NOVA S30E10 — Ancient Creature of the Deep

7.7

NOVA•Season 30•Episode 10

Ancient Creature of the Deep

7.7/10 · 20 votesJan 21, 200355 min

Ranked #5 of 15 in Season 30•+0.2 vs season avg

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NOVA chronicles the discovery of a "living fossil," a fish called the coelacanth that has remained relatively unchanged since prehistoric times. The program recalls Darwin's prediction that some creatures would have not undergone any major adaptations due to selective pressures and would have remained relatively

Directed byCelia Lowenstein

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Episode Summary

"Ancient Creature of the Deep" is episode 10 of NOVA season 30. It scored 7.7/10 from 20 votes, ranking #5 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Celia Lowenstein, it aired on January 21, 2003.

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