This discovery not only validates longstanding hypotheses but also highlights the importance of sites like Nilpena, where fine-grained sandstone preserves the intricate details of ancient life.

Until now, we had no concrete fossil evidence to confirm it.” Hughes discovered Uncus nestled in fine-grained sandstone at NENP, a site well-regarded for its remarkably preserved Ediacaran ...

They quarried thousands of tons of fine-grained sandstone, trimmed it, dressed it, then transported it several miles to a grassy promontory with commanding views of the surrounding countryside.