Paleontology
Paleontology is the scientific study of ancient life on Earth. It involves the examination of fossils, which are the remains or traces of ancient organisms that have been preserved in rocks or other materials.
Banded Iron Formations (BIFs)
Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are distinctive units of sedimentary rocks composed of alternating layers of iron-rich minerals, mainly hematite and magnetite, and silica-rich minerals...
Brachiopods
Brachiopods, often referred to as "lampshells," are a group of marine invertebrates that have existed on Earth for over half a billion years. They...
Full List of Index Fossils
Index fossils are specific fossils that are used to define and identify particular time periods in Earth's geologic history. These fossils are typically widespread...
The Burgess Shale, Canada
The Burgess Shale is a fossil-bearing deposit located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. It is renowned for its exceptional preservation of...
Fossils
In paleontology, a fossil is the remains or traces of a plant or animal that lived in the past. Fossils can take many different...
