Tag Archives: palaeobiology

Fluid dynamics explains ancient organism behavior

Posted on October 31, 2017 by rberkowitz

Nonlinear equations establish how long-extinct marine creatures moved and fed. Continue reading →

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Fossils Don’t Lie…Do They?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by rberkowitz

Lizard evolution shows discrepancy between molecular data and fossil record. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Easy Being Green (but it used to be)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by rberkowitz

After the Triassic–Jurassic mass extinction, green algae proliferated in seawater conditions that delayed the recovery of other species. Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap

Posted on May 17, 2012 by rberkowitz

Shells, bones, and teeth evolved in response to seawater chemistry changes triggered by the Great Unconformity. Continue reading →

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Burgess Shale-type Fossil Preservation

Posted on March 23, 2012 by rberkowitz

Extraordinary soft-tissue preservation is due to early inhibition of microbial activity. Continue reading →

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