Opalized ammonite fossils are some of the most unique and spectacular paleontological specimens. They were formed through a geological process known as opalization, wherein organic material from ...
While dinosaurs were wiped out when a massive asteroid struck Earth, ammonites survived the massive explosion, only to ...
One of the distinguishing characteristics of Ohio’s indigenous American Indian Hopewell culture, which dates from around AD 1 to 400, is the use of unusual raw materials that found their way into Ohio ...
The origins of vivid colours within the gemstone ammolite — a rare type of brightly coloured fossilised ammonite shell — are reported in research published in Scientific Reports. The colours of ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...
The ammonoids, an extinct subclass of cephalopods, offer a remarkable window into the evolutionary innovations of marine life. Their coiled, chambered shells and intricate suture patterns record a ...