Most pristine #trilobite #fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long #extinct group https://phys.org/news/2024-06-pristine-trilobite-fossils-scientific-extinct.html
Rapid volcanic ash entombment reveals the 3D anatomy of #Cambrian trilobites https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl4540
"The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the #HighAtlas of #Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as Pompeii #trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in ash."
Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as "Pompeii" trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in ash.
Have a read of my latest #blog on my recent trip to #Morocco #Marrakesh #Agadir #HighAtlas #travel #northafrica #WesternSahara
Rob Zaichkowski shared a post on Instagram: "Enjoying the first six days in #Morocco, including hiking through some Berber villages in the #HighAtlas and exploring the Medina of #Marrakech. Some of the tajines they serve are delicious! #travel". Follow their account to see 97 posts.
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