Paleontology Earth Sciences
Paleontology Earth Sciences
Paleontology is the study of past life, mostly through fossils, which are the preserved remains of ancient life forms. This category includes resources related to the science of paleontology, as well as for collectors of fossils.
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Paleontology in the 21st Century - Summary of a 1997 meeting which outlined the current state of paleontology, and the areas which the science will encompass in the future.
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World Fossil Forum - Provides discussion areas for fossils, rocks and minerals.
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The Fossil Gallery - Interactive tour through the collections of the Paleontological Museum at the University of Oslo, Norway. Includes areas for plants, mammals, man, dinosaurs, fish, invertebrates, and background information.
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Paleontological Research Institute - Details of research and educational resources, and publications, including visitor fees and location of the Museum of the Earth, Ithica, New York.
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Paleozoic.org - Information about fossils, book reviews, photographic images, and Paleolist, a free email-based discussion list.
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Fossil Science - Provides articles summarising research findings in archaeology, anthropology and paleontology, written for a general audience.
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Chris Clowes's Paleontology Page - Summary information on a variety of paleontological subjects, focusing on the major events in the history of life. Includes extensive links to other resources.
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ePalaeontology - A web portal offering information primarily of use to professional paleontologists, including links to news, articles, job openings and field class opportunities.
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USGS Paleontology - Site map for paleontology at the U.S. Geological Survey
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Camouflage and Mimicry in Fossils - Article by Petr Kacha and Vaclav Petr discussing this subject in depth.
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Paleontology and Fossils Resources - Offers extensive list of links about paleontology and fossils, library guides, and lists of books.
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Darwin and Modern Science: The Palaeontological Record: Animals - Article by W. B. Scott, Professor of Geology at the University of Princeton, discussing to what extent the animal fossil record supports the truth of Darwin's theory.
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Palaeos: The Trace of Life on Earth - Provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth and their phylogeny, and the geological timescale in which each group lived.
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