University of Otago: Ancient Fossil Named After Legendary Researcher
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Nov. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
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Ancient fossil named after legendary researcher
The name of a new species of fossil billfish honours a world-leading palaeontologist who inspired generations of young researchers.
Zealandorhynchus fordycei is named after the late Emeritus Professor Ewan Fordyce, a renowned vertebrate palaeontologist who had a 40-year career at the Universi . . .
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Ancient fossil named after legendary researcher
The name of a new species of fossil billfish honours a world-leading palaeontologist who inspired generations of young researchers.
Zealandorhynchus fordycei is named after the late Emeritus Professor Ewan Fordyce, a renowned vertebrate palaeontologist who had a 40-year career at the Universi . . .