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science26 days ago•6 min saved

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|

#captorhinus-aguti #fossilized-skin #oklahoma

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|

#fossilized-skin #oklahoma #paleontology

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|

#ancient-reptiles #fossilized-skin #paleontology

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|

#evolutionary-history #fossilized-skin #oldest-discovery