
Fossils!
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Updated 24 days ago
Fossils are the preserved remains of plants and animals whose bodies were buried in sediments, such as sand and mud, under ancient seas, lakes and rivers. Fossils also include any preserved trace of life that is typically more than 10 000 years old.
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Ammonite fossil!
RyanzRocksThe fossil in the image appears to be a cross-section of an ammonite. Ammonites are a group of extinct marine mollusks within the class Cephalopoda, related to modern squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. The distinctive spiral shell with internal chambers is a key characteristic of ammonites. The chambers are divided by septa, which are the walls you see in the fossil, and the intricate patterns are typical of the internal structure of ammonite shells.82 views 1 comment -
Trilobite fossil!
RyanzRocksBased on the image, the fossil appears to be a trilobite. Trilobites are a group of extinct marine arachnomorph arthropods that form the class Trilobita. They are one of the earliest-known groups of arthropods, with their first appearance in the fossil record defining the base of the Atdabanian stage of the Early Cambrian period. The segmented structure and the overall shape in the image are characteristic of trilobite fossils.63 views 1 comment -
Fossiliferous Limestone Cut!
RyanzRocksBased on the image, the rock appears to have a porous texture with numerous rounded cavities, which is characteristic of certain types of sedimentary rocks. One possibility is that this could be a type of limestone known as "fossiliferous limestone," which contains visible fossils or fossil fragments. The cavities might be where fossils or other inclusions were once present.44 views -
Fossiliferous Limestone!
RyanzRocksThis rock appears to have a pattern and texture that is characteristic of fossiliferous limestone. Fossiliferous limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that contains visible fossils, often marine organisms like shells or coral. The dark coloration with lighter inclusions suggests the presence of fossilized remains within the limestone matrix.26 views -
Coral Fossil!
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