fossil record
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This allowed them to assess not only where fossils have already been discovered, but also where suitable rock formations could provide opportunities to fill important gaps in the fossil record.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
"This geological formation has produced an exceptionally rich fossil record that includes giant marine reptiles like long-necked plesiosaurs and marine crocodile relatives, as well as turtles, sharks, crustaceans and others," Cortés explained.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Their analysis combined the available fossil record with evolutionary relationships among dinosaurs, ancient geography, and climate conditions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Ancient stars provide a different kind of evidence, acting as a fossil record of events that occurred billions of years ago.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
He admitted that one could not see the intermediate stages of a species’ development in the fossil record.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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