A Jurassic acanthocephalan illuminates the origin of thorny-headed worms
Nature, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08830-5An acanthocephalan body fossil, Juracanthocephalus daohugouensis, is described from the Middle Jurassic Daohugou biota of China, showing previously unrecognized diversity in ancient Acanthocephala and the origins of this group of living organisms.

Nature, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08830-5An acanthocephalan body fossil, Juracanthocephalus daohugouensis, is described from the Middle Jurassic Daohugou biota of China, showing previously unrecognized diversity in ancient Acanthocephala and the origins of this group of living organisms.