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Ancient Reptile Skin Unearthed in Oklahoma Cave Rewrites Land-Life Timeline

Paleontologists have found the oldest known fossilized reptile skin, dating to about 289 million years ago in Oklahoma’s Richards Spur cave. The tiny skin fragment, preserved by oil-based substances and low-oxygen conditions, shows crocodile-like scales and suggests early reptiles had water-conserving skin long before dinosaurs; researchers think it likely belonged to Captorhinus aguti, with future work aiming to link the skin to a full skeleton to better understand early amniote life on land.

via Indian Defence Review|

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paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"300-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin Unearthed in Oklahoma Cave"

Paleontologists have discovered a 300-million-year-old piece of fossilized skin in an Oklahoma cave, belonging to a prehistoric lizard-like reptile and now the world's oldest preserved skin found. The fossils, found in the Richards Spur cave system, contain both the exterior and internal structure of the skin, providing valuable insights into the early land-dwelling creatures. The unique combination of clay-rich sediment, lack of oxygen, and seeping oil in the cave preserved the tough skin, making it an exceptional find in the fossil record.

via Oklahoman.com|

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paleontology2 years ago•3 min saved

"286-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin Unveils Ancient Creature's Secrets"

The discovery of mummified skin from a reptile-like creature that lived 290 million years ago, predating the dinosaurs, has set a new record as the oldest fossilized skin ever found. The skin, with pebble-like scales and hinged regions, resembles features of ancient reptiles, dinosaurs, and crocodiles. Preserved in clay sediments in Oklahoma, the skin fossil provides insight into the transition of species from aquatic to terrestrial environments and the evolution of terrestrial vertebrates. Although the species and body part of origin remain unidentified, the discovery sheds light on the critical role of skin in the success of early terrestrial vertebrates.

via Livescience.com|

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paleontology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering the 286-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin of an Unknown Creature"

Researchers have discovered a 286 million-year-old fossilized skin fragment from an unknown creature, making it the oldest known example of epidermis preservation in terrestrial reptiles, birds, and mammals. The skin, found in Oklahoma's Richards Spur limestone cave system, exhibits a pebbled texture resembling modern crocodile skin and provides insights into the evolution of terrestrial vertebrates. Despite its small size, the fossilized skin reveals detailed epidermal tissues characteristic of amniotes, shedding light on the ancient world and its inhabitants.

via Earth.com|

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paleontology2 years ago•3 min saved

"300-Million-Year-Old Scaly Fossil Unveiled as Oldest Known Skin"

The oldest known fossilized skin, dating back at least 45 million years before the first dinosaurs, has been discovered in Oklahoma's Richards Spur limestone cave system. Preserved by a combination of low oxygen levels, clay sediments, and oil seepage, the skin belonged to a lizard-like creature from around 288 million years ago. The discovery sheds light on the early evolution of skin and reveals striking variation in dermal scales, indicating that they were standard at the time. This exceptional find provides valuable insights into the ancient aspects of modern reptile skin and enriches our understanding of pioneering animals from deep time.

via IFLScience|

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paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Scientists Uncover Oldest Fossilized Skin, Dating Back 300 Million Years"

Scientists have discovered the oldest fossilized skin, at least 286 million years old, in an ancient cave in Oklahoma, providing insight into early animal life and potential clues about the split between reptiles and mammals. The 3D skin cast, found at the Richards Spur site, could help unlock evolutionary mysteries and is a rare find from the Paleozoic era, shedding light on the appearance of some of the earliest animals transitioning to life on land.

via NBC News|

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science2 years ago•2 min saved

"300-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Skin Unearthed in Oklahoma Quarry"

Researchers have discovered the oldest known fossilized skin, dating back to the early Permian Period, in a limestone cave system in Oklahoma. Belonging to an ancient reptile, the epidermis sample is smaller than a fingernail and is the first-known skin-cast fossil from the Paleozoic Era. Preserved by interactions between hydrocarbons in petroleum and tar, the skin bears similarities to crocodile skin and provides insight into the initial stages of amniote diversification.

via Gizmodo|

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