Mass Extinctions, Ray-Finned Fishes, and the Closing of Romer's Gap

Explore the fascinating evolution of ray-finned fishes and the impact of mass extinctions on modern vertebrates in this 50-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Delve into Conrad Wilson's research on Early Carboniferous fossil sites in Nova Scotia and worldwide, uncovering new insights into the closing of Romer's Gap and the aftermath of the Devonian Period mass extinction. Gain a deeper understanding of how these ancient events shaped the development of contemporary vertebrate species.