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Origins of photosynthesis in vegetation dated to 1.25 billion years in the past
The world’s oldest algae fossils are a billion years previous, in response to a brand new evaluation by earth scientists. Based mostly on this discovering, the researchers additionally estimate that the premise for photosynthesis in at present’s vegetation was set … Continue reading
Fossil orphans reunited with their parents after half a billion years
Everyone wants to be with their family over the holidays, but spare a thought for a group of orphan fossils that have been separated from their parents since the dawn of animal evolution, over half a billion years ago. Strange … Continue reading
Finger and toe fossils belonged to tiny primates 45 million years ago
A new study identifies nearly 500 minuscule finger and toe bones as belonging to 45-million-year-old tiny primates. Many of the fossils are so small they rival the diminutive size of a mustard seed. Representing nine different taxonomic families of primates … Continue reading
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Minerals in Volcanic Rock Offer New Insights Into the First 1.5 Billion Years of Earth’s Evolution
Photomicrographs of fresh olivine (large green, blue and pink crystals) and glass inclusion (lower left inset). The first 1.5 billion years of Earth’s evolution is subject to considerable… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full … Continue reading
Aussie snakes and lizards trace back to Asia 30 million years ago
Deadly snakes are among Australia’s most iconic animals. Now a new study helps explain how they descended from creatures that have come from Asia over the past 30 million years. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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‘Mega-carnivore’ dinosaur roamed southern Africa 200 million years ago
An international team of scientists has discovered the first evidence that a huge carnivorous dinosaur roamed southern Africa 200 million year ago. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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‘Obscure’ stalked filter feeder lived in Utah some 500 million years ago
The only fossilized specimen of a species previously unknown to science — an ‘obscure’ stalked filter feeder — has just been detailed for the first time. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
‘Obscure’ stalked filter feeder lived in Utah some 500 million years ago
The only fossilized specimen of a species previously unknown to science — an ‘obscure’ stalked filter feeder — has just been detailed for the first time. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
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Prehistoric squid was last meal of newborn ichthyosaur 200 million years ago
Scientists have identified the smallest and youngest specimen of Ichthyosaurus communis on record and found an additional surprise preserved in its stomach. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Prehistoric squid was last meal of newborn ichthyosaur 200 million years ago
Scientists have identified the smallest and youngest specimen of Ichthyosaurus communis on record and found an additional surprise preserved in its stomach. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily