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Fossil crustaceans as parasites and hosts
Who would like to carry a parasite? I bet not many people would like to have one or more. They are nevertheless very common in humans and in other organisms, and can affect entire food webs including keystone species. They … Continue reading
First Jurassic Ichthyosaur Fossil Found in India
Articulated skeleton of Ophthalmosaurid ichthyosaur at the excavation site south of Lodai village, situated 30 km northeast of Bhuj town, the headquarters of Ka-chchh District in Gujarat state,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full … Continue reading
Fossil folklore: some myths, monsters, swallows and butterflies
Myths are traditional stories embodying ancient yet false ideas. At the root of many myths lie unusual events, for example, extreme floods, or mysterious objects such as fossils. Numerous myths about different kinds of fossils can be found in the … Continue reading
Tyrannosaur Fossil Found in Utah Is ‘Most Complete Discovery in South-West Us’
Above, a cracked fossil from a tyrannosaur skeleton reveals the fossilized marrow inside at the site of a paleontological expedition in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Researchers Are Amazed to Find Nearly Complete Skeleton With Many Bones in Life Position A … Continue reading
Scientists ‘Rediscover’ Largest Sea Dragon’ Fossil in Museum Archive
Skeleton of Ichthyosaurus.Credit: Copyright Dean R. Lomax Mislabelled Fossil With a Fake Tail Turned Out to Be the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death. The new specimen is estimated to be between … Continue reading
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Monstrous crocodile fossil points to early rise of ancient reptiles
A newly identified prehistoric marine predator has shed light on the origins of the distant relatives of modern crocodiles. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Monstrous crocodile fossil points to early rise of ancient reptiles
A newly identified prehistoric marine predator has shed light on the origins of the distant relatives of modern crocodiles. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
Did rapid sea-level rise drown fossil coral reefs around Hawaii?
Investigations to predict changes in sea levels and their impacts on coastal systems are a step closer, as a result of a new international collaboration. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Early trilobites had stomachs, new fossil study finds
Exceptionally preserved trilobite fossils from China, dating back to more than 500 million years ago, have revealed new insights into the extinct marine animal’s digestive system. The new study shows that at least two trilobite species evolved a stomach structure … Continue reading
Early trilobites had stomachs, new fossil study finds
Exceptionally preserved trilobite fossils from China, dating back to more than 500 million years ago, have revealed new insights into the extinct marine animal’s digestive system. The new study shows that at least two trilobite species evolved a stomach structure … Continue reading