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Study Discovers Why Fossilized Hairs Are So Rare
Mammalian hair Fossil inclusion in Baltic amber. Photo: AmberInclusions.eu When most people hear the word fossil, they probably think of gigantic leg bones or sharp teeth. But, given the right conditions, after an animal dies even delicate body coverings like … Continue reading
Why are fossilized hairs so rare?
When it comes to preserving body parts, fossilized hair is rare–five times rarer than feathers–despite being an important tool for understanding ancient species. This finding has researchers trying to determine if the lack of hair in the fossil record has … Continue reading