#Fossilfriday with the vertebrates of the the Natural History Museum of #Toulouse!

Fossil snaps! 📷 Among the fossil #invertebrates I've captured in photos, which one do you like the most? --- #science #photography #palaeontology

Here's a nice Knightia from the #Eocene Green River Formation! Did it ever occur to you that Knightia's discovery dates back to 1907? David Starr Jordan - the founding president of #Stanford University! - named the genus in honor of #paleontologist Wilbur Clinton Knight.

“The Earth is art, the photographer is only a witness.” – Yann Arthus-Bertrand Is the quote applicable to these pictures of #fish #fossils? Give it a thumbs up if it's a "yes"!

Could Zoophycos be storing secrets of the deep sea? Proposed cache model suggests its producer stored food to outsmart competitors and preserve resources! This beauty comes from the Carboniferous. --- #MarineBiology #AncientLife #Fossils

How do weevils leave their mark in history? Through their fossil cocoons, known as pixie clogs, found in the Holocene-Pleistocene deposits of S Australia. Do you prefer colour or black-and-white cocoons? #Fossils #Weevils #Pleistocene

🏔️ Trilobites could roll into a ball for protection, thanks to their segmented thorax. Isn't nature amazing? Tag your best paleontologist! #NaturalDefense #TrilobiteProtection #FossilFacts

I love bringing #fossils to #life! I designed interactive palaeoecosystems for the #exhibit "Quando #Pramollo Stava all'Equatore" co-organized with Corrado Venturini. I coded C++ #software for real-time motion sensing, allowing visitors to interact with #Carboniferous critters!

🌍 With the complexity of today's marine ecosystems, understanding the origins of #fish is vital. Did you know that the earliest fish-like animals evolved over 500 million years ago during the #Cambrian?

Do you prefer raw or polished fossils? Answer in the comments with reference to these #fossils... an Eocene horsetail strobilus and Hexagonaria corals from the Paleozoic! #fossilfriday

The Onchopristis fossil I photographed could inspire a new version of Roy Lichtenstein's comic-style art! 🎨 Envision its distinctive saw-like rostrum rendered in bold outlines and dot patterns. Comment another fossil that fits this style! #science #geology #art #Lichtenstein

Did you know Knightia likely fed on algae and insects? This diet is similar to modern clupeid fishes, emphasizing their ecological role in ancient freshwater systems of Eocene times. #paleontology #fossil #science #greenriver

📸 #Fossil #Photography Day! How did shell composition affect nautiloid fossilisation? 💎 #Nautiloid shells were made of aragonite, an unstable phase of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). For this reason, nautiloid shells often dissolved or re-crystallised, leaving unique fossils.

Did you know? 🦕 Scutellum trilobites roamed the seas during the Devonian! 🌊 These ancient arthropods from the order Corynexochida are often unearthed in Morocco. #Trilobites #Fossils #Paleontology #Devonian #Geology

Onchopristis featured a remarkable rostrum with unique denticles, featuring tiny, backward-facing projections known as barbs, with the number of these barbs differing by species. #fossilfriday #paleontology #sharkweek #ancientmarine"

🌊 Vertebrates appeared about 520 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion. This event marked a significant rise in animal diversity. While the fossil vertebrates depicted in the images are much younger, which one do you like the most? #CambrianExplosion #AncientOceans

Imagine rugose corals starring in the sequel to #FindingNemo! Which other movie titles could feature these fascinating #fossils? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Bivalves thrived through the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras, adapting to seas, lakes, and rivers. Yet, how did they survive for so long? What's their secret? Drop the answer in the comments! #Evolution #AncientLife #Nature

Repichnia never looked so chic! --- #fossil #palaeontology #geology #science

This Equicalastrobus fossil might be the star of an "Avatar" sequel! 🌿 Visualize a world where ancient horsetail species play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of a #forest ecosystem. 🌍 Comment with a film title you think fits this fossil! #fossilfriday #Avatar