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1 day ago · New research shows human activity is significantly altering the ways in which marine organisms are preserved, with lasting effects that can both improve and impair the fossil record. “We are not only changing the environment; we’re also changing the nature of the record that archives this information,” said Michal Kowalewski, the Thompson ...
1 day ago · FULL STORY. New research shows human activity is significantly altering the ways in which marine organisms are preserved, with lasting effects that can both improve and impair the fossil record ...
19 hours ago · 05-09-2024. Rewriting history: Human activities modify the marine fossil record. By Rodielon Putol. Earth.com staff writer. Recent research highlights a significant alteration in the preservation of marine organisms due to human activities. The alterations, which have lasting effects on the fossil record, serve a dual role.
19 hours ago · Everyday life's influence on evolution. Hunting itself, especially of large mammals, is hardly ubiquitous, despite how frequently it is discussed. For example, anthropologists tend to generalize ...
1 day ago · With a degree in marine biology, there are many directions you can take, professionally. These are some of the potential marine science jobs available to those with marine biology graduates. 1. Research and Conservation. Marine biologists conduct scientific research to understand various aspects of marine life, contributing to the conservation ...
4 days ago · Getting Started. Fossil teeth are invaluable tools for paleontologists, providing crucial clues to the identity and characteristics of ancient mammals. These remnants of the past help us reconstruct the evolutionary history of mammalian species and understand their ecological roles.
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3 days ago · The evolutionary record of the genus Orcinus is scanty. The earliest fossil identified as a killer whale is O. citonensis from the Pliocene Epoch (5.3 million to 2.6 million years ago) in Italy. This small mammal was about 4 metres long (13.1 feet) and had 14 teeth—more like a typical dolphin .
