Werkgroep Fossielen regio Wageningen

A perfectly preserved fossil has been found in New York of a species of shrimp (Lomankus), from the class Megacheira. Ca 450 million years old. Because of the pyrite, the fossil is preserved in very fine detail and very suitable for a CT scan. Check out the pictures in the link, see how many details have been preserved from this ancient blind animal! The drawing is from Wikipedia.

Fossil remains of a manatee have been found in Venezuela. Remarkably, it could be shown to have been attacked by a shark and a crocodile. Even the order (crocodile first) can be established. The whole article can be read on Taylor&Francis's Site. Often a browser can translate automatically! Just click right on the page.

Fossil remains of a manatee have been found in Venezuela. Remarkably, it could be shown to have been attacked by a shark and a crocodile. Even the order (crocodile first) can be established. The whole article can be read on Taylor&Francis's Site. Often a browser can translate automatically! Just click right on the page.

Fossil remains of a manatee have been found in Venezuela. Remarkably, it could be shown to have been attacked by a shark and a crocodile. Even the order (crocodile first) can be established. The whole article can be read on Taylor&Francis's Site. Often a browser can translate automatically! Just click right on the page.