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The article reveals that the supposed giant spider Mongolarachne chaoyangensis from the Cretaceous Yixian Formation of China is actually a faked fossil of a crayfish. Using fluorescence microscopy, the authors demonstrate that the specimen was artificially modified to resemble a spider, with distinct features indicating it is a poorly preserved crayfish. This finding highlights the prevalence of fake fossils in the Yixian Formation and the importance of careful examination in paleontological studies.
- Author
- M. Maifal Dzakwan
- Language
- EN