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'''Living fossil''' is an informal term used by evolutionist scientists to describe plants and animals which were either considered [[extinct]] until living examples are found or which, though never considered extinct, are now the sole or rare examples of species known more abundantly from fossils.

'''Living fossil''' is a term used by [[Theory of evolution|evolutionist]] scientists to describe plants and animals which were either considered [[extinct]] until living examples are found or which, though never considered extinct, are now the sole or rare examples of species known more abundantly from fossils.

The [[coelacanth]] is considered to be an example of living fossil by evolutionists. It is important to note that though such "living fossils" are often very similar to their ancient relatives they are not the same. The name "Coelacanth," for instance, refers to an ''order'' rather than a ''species'' and the living coelacanth species, ''Latimeria,'' does not occur in the fossil record.   

The [[coelacanth]] is considered to be an example of living fossil by evolutionists. It is important to note that though such "living fossils" are often very similar to their ancient relatives they are not the same. The name "Coelacanth," for instance, refers to an ''order'' rather than a ''species'' and the living coelacanth species, ''Latimeria,'' does not occur in the fossil record.