巨大的古礁引发了现代海洋生物多样性. Massive ancient reef sparked modern marine biodiversity.

澳大利亚和东南亚之间巨大的珊瑚礁系统在2000万年前引发了现代海洋生物多样性的兴起. A new study reveals that a massive coral reef system between Australia and Southeast Asia 20 million years ago sparked the rise of modern marine biodiversity. 印度-澳大利亚巨型珊瑚礁的扩张创造了息地, 使无数物种进化, 为今天丰富的海洋生物奠定基础. Called the Great Indo-Australian Miocene Reef System, its expansion created habitats that allowed countless species to evolve, laying the foundation for today's rich ocean life.