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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: fossils

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A project like this comes with a lot of questions, said McKean, such as why are these fossils unique?

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fossils-upper-island-cove-1.6709609?cmp=rss

As the three men work hard to secure the fossils, houses in Padlaya echo with whispers of discontent.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/where-fossils-meet-faith-in-a-madhya-pradesh-district-9088025/

A study in 2015 analysing angiosperm fossils of 257 (families typically contain multiple genera) found K-Pg had on extinction rates.

Source: https://theconversation.com/flowering-plants-survived-the-dinosaur-killing-asteroid-and-may-outlive-us-213271

Broughton said it is common for winter storms to uncover fossils in the region and it may have washed down to the ocean from higher up.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5502759/woman-walking-on-california-beach-finds-ancient-mastodon-tooth/

Depressed, he decided to fly into the sun, but his death led him to the God Quarry, containing the fossils of gods since the beginning of time.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/loki-avenger-prime-powerful-hero/

Dr Viglietti said: 'The fossils themselves were quite unexpected.'

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/23/fossils-of-sabre-toothed-beast-that-went-extinct-250million-years-ago-18828028/

From beautiful rivers and lakes to incredible rock formations with pre-historic fossils, Montana has it covered.

Source: https://kmmsam.com/ixp/12/p/10-reasons-why-montana-is-still-the-last-best-place/

Gen Zers are realizing they’re the true fossils.

Source: https://qz.com/emails/daily-brief/1850702821/robinhoods-rates-ride

Here, clearly visible from over 25km away, Fossil Rock – comprised of fossils millions of years in age – towers in the distance.

Source: https://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/travel/experience-hidden-gems-of-the-uae-desert-as-arabian-adventures-relaunches-jeep-adventure-safari-for-2023-2023-01-31-1.699713

He said: "He describes how she was struck by lightning as a baby, and then how at the age of about ten she began collecting fossils, and how she sold her first find, an ammonite to a passing lady in the street for half a crown.”

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/23243233.mary-anning-biography-unearthed-bristol-university/?ref=rss

In recent years, several dinosaur fossils had been found on the seafront, so a team of experts from the museum had been present at the site even before the three-toed prints were discovered.

Source: https://www.chipchick.com/2023/11/engineers-working-to-prevent-flooding-on-a-south-coast-beach-in-england-unexpectedly-uncovered-a-set-of-well-preserved-dinosaur-footprints-dating-back-125-million-years-ago.html

It could also explain why so few fossils of human ancestors have been found from the period.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/claims-human-ancestors-nearly-went-extinct/

Maine underwent millions of years of geologic upheaval during that time, eroding all the rocks from that era — and their fossils.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/09/13/news/bangor/oldest-things-in-maine-joam40zk0w/

Many modern buildings and structures in North America and Europe are made from building or paving stones containing fossils.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/four-ways-that-fossils-are-part-of-everyday-life/article66528578.ece

McKean, describing Newfoundland as a "geologist's playground," said the fossils found in the province are that of the first complex creatures found anywhere on the planet.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fossils-upper-island-cove-1.6709609?cmp=rss

MPM and New York City-based on Tuesday unveiled sketches of the future museum’s "Time Travel" gallery, featuring dinosaurs, fossils and ancient sea creatures.

Source: https://biztimes.com/milwaukee-public-museum-unveils-future-museums-time-travel-gallery/

Numerous fossils from these rich and diverse coastal ecosystems are found in fine-grained limestone deposits known as “” across southern Germany.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2023/07/30/exquisitely-preserved-fossil-of-jurassic-sea-turtle-includes-near-complete-skull-and-limbs/

Several of those fossils, Sorensen said, are on display at the geopark's seasonal Interpretation centre in the Area 506 Container Village.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-events-hikes-education-reversing-falls-parks-1.6912432?cmp=rss

The Apennine fossils force scientists to reconsider which factors might have triggered the vertebrate colonization of the deep sea.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-09-earliest-deep-sea-vertebrates-revealed-unusual.html

The cliffs here, known as Les Vaches Noires, have revealed more than their fair share of fossils to amateur and professional fossil hunters over the years, and it still calls adventurous excavators from around the world to its cliffs and rocky shores.

Source: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/level-up-your-summer-holiday-with-these-unforgettable-beach-activities-in-n/