Alice Dubiel 🔬💉🦠😷🌬☮️Jun 22, 2024
Our WA state car license plates names the EV Ioniq5 Pikaia and features an image of a steelhead. Interesting news about a favorite fossil. #fossils #BurgessShale #cambriancoastline https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/science/pikaia-vertebrate-evolution.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1k0.mAGY.Wx3h7J_Hl2FE&smid=url-share
Was This Sea Creature Our Ancestor? Scientists Turn a Famous Fossil on Its Head.

Researchers have long assumed that a tube in the famous Pikaia fossil ran along the animal’s back. But a new study turned the fossil upside down.

The New York Times
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The train arrived at Harlech station a few minutes early.

Oh look, a castle!

#TrainTravel #HarlechCastle #Harlech #CambrianCoastLine

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Cardigan Bay from the train.

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We just crossed Barmouth Bridge. It was amazing!

Two photos as we approached the bridge, one photo on it and another looking back at it.

#BarmouthBridge #TrainTravel #CambrianCoastLine #ScenicRoutes

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Pausing in Tywyn, a moment of stillness on the single-track Cambrian Coast Line. We're awaiting the passage of an oncoming train, embracing the brief interlude to appreciate the charm of this remote station.

#TrainTravel #CambrianCoastLine #Tywyn