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Discovering a mass mortality layer was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the season. I couldn't help but get excited — but that's the beauty of paleontology and being a passionate rock nerd! #fyp #Love #fun #fossilpreparation #fossils #PaleoFieldwork #paleontologyexperience #naturalhistory #greenriverformation #wyoming

one the coolest reveals of last year! I knew it was there before I started videoing 😉 #fyp #drive #palaeontology #wyoming #focusing #fun #adventuretime #perfect #tourism #tours #tour #tourpackage #paleontologyexperience #PaleoFieldwork #fun #museum #education #science #geology

#onthisday Peltosaurus sp. Oligocene Brule Formation Pennington County, South Dakota Peltosaurus is an extinct genus of anguid lizard from North America that lived from the Eocene to the Oligocene.  Peltosaurus belongs to the anguid subfamily Glyptosaurinae.  Glyptosaurines are known primarily for their osteoderms, scale-like pieces of bone that are embedded in their skin and cover most of their bodies.  The osteoderms of glyptosaurines are unusually complex, consisting of four distinct layers of bony tissue.  These tissues may have derived from both the dermis and the epidermis during embryonic development.  The tissue forming the outermost layer of glyptosaurine osteoderms is similar to tooth enamel and is called osteodermine.

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Tucson is a remarkable location known for its geological and paleontological significance. The fossil specimens from Paleopix are particularly impressive, with the Asaphellus mortality plate providing a striking example of ancient ecological events. This fossil assemblage offers valuable insight into the conditions and environmental factors that contributed to mass mortality during that period. #trilobite #mortality #trilobite #fossils #fossil #trilobites #paleontology #ammonite #geology #fossilhunting #fossilhunter #paleontologist #nature #cambrian #devonian #ammonites #palaeontology #dinosaurs #paleo #paleozoic #prehistoric #fossiladdict #fyp #foryou #bliss

Phareodus: The Toothy Tank of Ancient Lakes Imagine a fish that’s both a sleek swimmer and a formidable predator — that’s Phareodus, a remarkable fossil fish found in the Green River Formation. Dating back about 52 million years to the Eocene epoch, Phareodus ruled the ancient freshwater lakes that once covered parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. This fish wasn’t just a pretty face — its streamlined body made it an agile hunter, while its sharp, curved teeth hint that it had a taste for other fish. Fossils often show Phareodus alongside bite marks or even half-digested prey, proving it wasn’t just swimming around for fun — it meant business! What's especially cool is that Phareodus fossils are often beautifully preserved, thanks to the fine-grained limestone of the Green River Formation. Some specimens even reveal delicate fin rays and scales, like nature’s own fossilized artwork. So, next time you imagine ancient lakes, picture Phareodus lurking in the shallows — the prehistoric fish that swam with style and snacked with savage precision. #wyoming #greenriverformation #naturalhistory #paleontologyexperience #PaleoFieldwork #fishing #fish #amazing #Love #anticipation #drive ##paleontological #science #fossilhunting #fyp

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