The Medusa effect: instantaneous fossilization

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The Medusa effect: instantaneous fossilization

Authors

DAVID M. MARTILL

Journal

Geology Today

Publication Year

1989

Abstract

Rapid fossilization of fishes and other animals in the Lower Cretaceous of the Chapada do Araripe, north‐east Brazil, has preserved the most delicate structures known in the fossil record. Gills, muscles, stomachs and even eggs with yolks have been found. Interestingly, the material is not particularly rare, and specimens can be purchased from your local rock shop.

Keywords

Ichthyology and Marine Biology Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology Fish biology ecology and behavior

Categories

Academic

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The Medusa effect: instantaneous fossilization