#fossilrecord

[klikomo]

Interesting facts #34

[global-education]

🌍🦗 Journey to the Past: Earth in the Age of Giant Insects 🌿🦕

Imagine a world where insects ruled as giants, soaring through the skies and scuttling across the Earth's surface. This intriguing period, known as the Carboniferous era, is a fascinating chapter in our planet's history. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore what Earth was like during this age of colossal insects and lush forests.

🌿 The Carboniferous Era: A Verdant Paradise 🌿

During the Carboniferous era, which spanned from approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, Earth was vastly different from the world we know today. It was a time of lush, swampy forests, teeming with life and unique geological features.

🌳 Towering Tree Ferns and Giant Horsetails 🌾

One of the defining features of this era was the prevalence of towering tree ferns and giant horsetails. These plants, which could reach heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet), provided a rich habitat for a diverse array of creatures, including massive insects.

🦗 The Rise of Giant Insects 🐜

The high oxygen levels during the Carboniferous era, estimated to be around 35%, played a crucial role in the evolution of gigantic insects. Insects rely on the diffusion of oxygen through their bodies, and the higher levels in this ancient atmosphere allowed them to grow to unprecedented sizes.

🦋 Dragonflies the Size of Hawks 🌬️

One of the most iconic creatures of this era was the Meganeura, a colossal dragonfly with a wingspan of up to 75 centimeters (29.5 inches), comparable to that of some hawks. These giant insects ruled the skies, preying on smaller creatures.

🕷️ Enormous Arachnids and Millipedes 🕸️

Giant arachnids, such as the Arthropleura, a massive millipede-like creature, patrolled the forest floor. Some Arthropleura species reached lengths of over 2 meters (6.5 feet). While these creatures may evoke fear today, they were an integral part of the ecosystem during the Carboniferous era.

🌋 Volcanoes and Continental Drift 🌎

The Carboniferous era was marked by significant geological activity, including volcanic eruptions and the formation of Pangaea, the supercontinent that eventually gave rise to our modern continents. These geological events shaped the landscape and influenced the distribution of life.

🌪️ Climate and Extinction Events 🦠

Despite the lush forests and abundant life, the Carboniferous era was not without challenges. Periodic ice ages and climatic fluctuations led to several mass extinction events, reshaping the ecosystem and driving the evolution of new species.

🌍 The Legacy of the Carboniferous Era 🌿

Today, we can still see traces of the Carboniferous era in the form of coal deposits, which were formed from the accumulation of plant matter in the swampy forests. These coal deposits have played a significant role in shaping human history and industrialization.

Conclusion:

The Carboniferous era paints a vivid picture of Earth's ancient past, a time when giant insects and lush forests dominated the landscape. It reminds us of the ever-changing nature of our planet and the incredible diversity of life that has thrived throughout its history.

🌿🦕 Explore the wonders of the Carboniferous era and journey back in time to witness the reign of giant insects! 🦗🌍

[lorenaevnv]

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“Biological anthropologists frequently combine research among primates with evidence from the human fossilrecord, genetics, neuroscience, and geography to answer questions about human evolution. Sometimes theirinsights are startling and unexpected. Anthropologist Lynne Isbell argues that snakes have played a key role inthe evolution of human biology, particularly our keen sense of sight and our…

[spookyzoologist]

I was looking for videos on parasitism in the fossil record and I stumbled upon this lecture. Enjoy!

[woodlandsummers]

a natural perspective

why is it that the smallest things (pets, baby possums, intricacies of nature) and the biggest things (stars, space, the fossil record, deep sea exploration) bring so much comfort when contemplating our own human experience?

Must be because it puts everything in perspective - we are insignificant and brief on this world, but also amazingly complex and worthy of wonder.

[chronicles-of-carlos]

Cryptid

Cryptid-- any creature that may or may not exist-- an animal that has been claimed to exist or that once existed in the fossil records but has not been proven to exist today Read more>> Read the full article

[paleochick]

HAPPY #skullsunday! I'm still processing just how awesome my trips to the Royal Tyrrell Museum & Museum of Osteology were, so I've combined the two! . The top photo is a jaw from a modern bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma) below, is a guitarfish from 75 million years ago! . With 47 flattened upper and 50 lower tooth rows arranged in winding bands, guitarfish can crush and feed on the hard shells of mollusks and crustaceans. . Elasmobranchii, a subclass of cartillaginous fishes such as sharks, rays, skates, and sawfish, have been on the planet for millions of years and have survived many mass extinctions. Hopefully with conservation efforts, they'll be here for millions more. . #sharks #sharkconservation #elasmobranch #conservation #guitarfish #rays #fossil #fossilfriday #protectouroceans #fossilrecord #royaltyrrellmuseum #osteologymuseum #skulls #skullsunlimited #teeth

[josephbrooksjewelry]

The evolution of life on earth mural “Time Ribbon” @labreatarpits_museumstore #evolution #timeribbon #fossilrecord #josephbrooksjewelry (at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqOOZhJSlx/?igshid=9v2m6jff9bd5

[milesotx]

#editing the #fossilrecord

[dragonfantasiessherryhumeart]

Unda da Sea! 🎶 Well not anymore - these fossilized scallops are 3 million years old - so called Giant Pecten. 😊 🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚⏳⏳#fossils #fossilizedscallops #scallops #cluster #pliocene #old #bivalves #mollusca #history #fanshaped #shells #photography #fossilhunter #nature #explore #exploring #learning #interesting #geology #geologyrocks #geological #fossilrecord https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7ni8SFqdI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h9lrsj7pw259

[alexanderrogge]

Anthony Woodward - The Fascinating Ginkgo Tree: A Sacred Plant of East Asia:

Ginkgo #GinkoTree #Jurassic #Fossils #FossilRecord #Medicinal #TCM #Monks #Plants #PlantBiology #Biology #Ecology #Dendrology

[mattmort]

Squanto at Nite Owl, Calgary, AB.

[barracuda-studio-gallery]

Predatory behaviours#barracudadesign #barracudacult #barracudaculture #buyartfrombarracudastudiogallery #predators#fossilrecords#identity

[dfroza]

do you believe that God created all things?

(everything that is pure)

@ICRscience: 🐚 Evolutionists rely on the fossil record for support of their theory, but what does that record really reveal?

Find the answer in this book: https://store.icr.org/dr-john-morris-the-fossil-record.html

#FossilRecord #SummerReading

8.18.20 • 4:17pm • Twitter

Evolutionists rely on the fossil record for support of their theory, but what does that record really reveal?

ICR geologist Dr. John Morris and zoologist Frank Sherwin unearth the evidence of earth's history and conclude that the fossil record is incompatible with evolution, but remarkably consistent with the biblical account of creation and the great Flood of Noah's day.

The evolutionary interpretation of the fossil record holds power only if the alternative is censored, but censorship is not truth; there is a better way to think. Adopting evolutionary naturalism as one's faith and guideline for life makes no sense if there is a God who has spoken. This book can help you examine the evidence and discover the Creator of all things.

[marc-anthony-macon]

"Tomiya-chan and Ichiban-san's Concert for the Fossil Record" #art #dadaism #portraiture #outsiderart #artbrut #folkart #popart #punk #punkart #rawart #dada #tomiya #ichiban #dog #fossil #record #fossilrecord (view on Instagram http://ift.tt/2vKtDOy) via Facebook http://ift.tt/2gGBORI

[nechto-nishto]

Pretty sure this Cadbury Creme Egg from 7-11 expired around the same time as Jesus...