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“We’ve invested more than 20 years in understanding the natural history of this fascinating species of nudibranch. Our discovery is a new piece of the puzzle that can help better understand the largest habitat on Earth.”

This type of period piece can often feel artificial, even or especially on a big budget.

"This might be just one fossil, but it’s a key piece in the puzzle of bird brain evolution," he said.

The Georgian piece contains about 500 diamonds and was bought for almost double the amount estimated by Sotheby's auction house.

"It's like the penny was dropping, the expectation is that you’re there for a job, and actually you’re just there as a potential piece of meat."