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Paleontology Topics (6)
Trilobite Paleontology
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Trilobites molted their exoskeletons multiple times throughout their lives, leaving behind a fossil record of their growth stages. elaborate

Ichthyosaurus Paleontology
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Ichthyosaurs, despite their fish-like appearance, were reptiles that gave birth to live young. elaborate

Dinosaurs Paleontology
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Some dinosaurs had feathers! elaborate

Fossils Paleontology
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The fossilization process can take millions of years, but some exceptionally preserved fossils, like those found in amber, can show incredibly detailed soft tissue preservation. elaborate

Fossil Hunting Paleontology
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Fossil hunting requires a lot of patience; most fossil hunters spend hours, or even days, finding only a few small fragments. elaborate

Ammonite Paleontology
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Ammonites, despite their spiral shell, were active swimmers, not simply bottom dwellers. elaborate

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