skeleton

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To examine how acidity has evolved over time, the researchers analyzed historic coral samples and measured boron isotope signatures preserved in their skeletons.

From Science Daily

In this process, the outer soft tissues of the animal were preserved as a delicate clay coating that settled over the skeleton after burial, forming a mask less than 1/100th of an inch thick.

From Science Daily

Because sharks possess skeletons made of cartilage, their bodies rarely fossilize.

From Science Daily

Soon, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Kills and Spills Team, all that was left were “shredded skeletons”.

From National Geographic

With many Ukrainian hospitals operating with skeleton crews, some doctors who fled the conflict are considering returning and putting their skills to use again.

From New York Times