#Fossil fish

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Spinosaurus drama is cool and things, but do you know what's even cooler? Better fossils of animals that lived with Spinosaurus!

There is a new specimen of Concavotectum currently on display in Tuscon. BigSkyFossils took some photos of it and I had to doodle it! It's been a while since I did a tselfatiform and now we have finally an idea how the postcranium looked like!

So far we only had a few fragments and this pretty good skull. As some people noted though, the eye is reconstructed in the wrong corner.

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Don’t mess with this fish! For Fossil Friday, let’s meet Dunkleosteus terrelli. It lived some 360 million years ago during the Devonian. Scientists think it was one of the first large jawed vertebrates in the ocean and an aggressive predator. The razor-sharp edges of bones in its jaws served as cutters, and as they rubbed against each other, the opposing jaw blades acted like self-sharpening shears. These bones continued to grow as they were worn down by use.

This specimen, on display in the Museum’s Hall of Vertebrate Origins, was found in Ohio. Spot Dunkleosteus and other prehistoric animals at the Museum! Plan your visit.

Photo: Image no. ptc-5861 © AMNH Library

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Who do those spooky glowing eyes belong to!? Surprise! A coelacanth! Come adopt these spooky cuties before they go back into the deep deep sea!

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The following is a digital doodle of a Allenypterus that I made. I did this as practice, I hope y'all like this drawing of this prehistoric Coelacanth.

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Happy Fossil Friday!

Who: Coelacanthiformes

What: Coelacanths! Large lobe-finned fish from the Class Actinistia, a close relative of the lungfish.

When (group): Devonian - Present (thought to have gone extinct during the End-Cretaceous extinction event, but members of the group were "rediscovered" in 1938)

Where: (Living representatives) along the east African coast and the Comoros Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

(Fossil representatives) England, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Switzerland, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Uruguay, USA, and more.

Fun Fact!: There are two living speices (that we know of) of Coelacanth: Latimeria chalumnae & Latimeria menadoensis

Here is a link to an article for the story of how this "living-fossil" was rediscovered by the scientific community and the museum curator who's quick thinking and determination helped bring this animal back into the spotlight.

Why are they cool?: Instead of the bony vertebral column shared by other vertebrates the coelacanth retains the ancestral fluid filled notochord which is less rigid than vertebrae, but offers more flexibility.

Image Credits: (Left) Coelacantheformes Fossil From the Natural History Museum of Bamberg & (Right) Laurent Ballesta - Gombessa Expéditions

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Palaeospondylus gunni from A Guide to the Fossil Reptiles and Fishes in the Department of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum (Natural History), 1896.

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Amazinfg Facts About Arapiaima , Vulnerable Ancient Fish Arapaima gigas

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Fossil Fish Scale | Garfish (Lepidotes) | Cretaceous Kem Kem Beds | Genuine Specimen + COA

Fossil Fish Scale – Garfish (Lepidotes)

Formation: Kem Kem Beds, Tegana Formation

Age: Aptian Stage, Cretaceous Period (Approx. 125–100 million years ago)

Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco

This listing showcases an authentic fossil fish scale from the prehistoric garfish species Lepidotes. This incredible specimen is a remarkable piece of natural history, offering a glimpse into the ancient aquatic ecosystems of the Cretaceous period. Sourced from the Kem Kem Beds in Morocco, this fossil is beautifully preserved and makes an extraordinary addition to any collection.

Species Information:

Lepidotes was a genus of prehistoric fish known for its robust body and thick, diamond-shaped scales. These scales were composed of ganoine, a highly durable material that contributed to their exceptional fossilization. Lepidotesthrived in freshwater and brackish environments during the Mesozoic era and were a key part of the food chain in their ecosystems. Fossilized remains of Lepidotes, like this scale, provide significant insights into the evolution of early ray-finned fishes.

Product Details:

Authenticity Guaranteed: This fossil is 100% genuine and includes a Certificate of Authenticity for assurance.

Exact Specimen: The fossil in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Size: Refer to the scale cube (1 cm) in the photos for precise dimensions.

Formation and Location: Sourced from the world-famous Kem Kem Beds, a site renowned for its diverse and well-preserved Cretaceous fossils.

This giant fish scale is a must-have for collectors, educators, or anyone with a passion for paleontology. Its exceptional preservation, coupled with its historical and scientific significance, makes it a perfect display piece or educational resource.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare and fascinating Lepidotes fossil fish scale from the Cretaceous period. Add this genuine piece of prehistoric life to your collection today!

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How Fossil Fish Is Inspiring Creativity Across Millennia

Before modern science revealed their prehistoric origins, ancient peoples encountered fossil fish embedded in sediments and incorporated these mysterious remains into creative works, myths, medicines, and rituals. Across cultures and epochs, the recognizable shapes of fossils captivated imaginations and came to embody powerful symbolism in art, literature, architecture, and more. These paleontological muses continue to inspire creativity and culture today. Read more: https://fossilageminerals.hashnode.dev/how-fossil-fish-is-inspiring-creativity-across-millennia

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okay i have done enough intensive research for tonight. i will leave these ugly bastards alone until tomorrow...

[knuppitalism-with-ue]

Results from the #paleostream Congopycnodus, Necrolemur (a #MonkeyCruise piece!), Elephas hysudricus and Chondrodonta (and very large bivalve)

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more embroidered fish fossils

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Living Fossils - Creatures that remain seemingly unchanged by time. Here's the Coelacanth, the Sturgeon, the Gar, the Horseshoe Crab and the Nautilus! (Gouache on 50x40cm canvas, SOLD)

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Upper Cretaceous fossil fishes from A Guide to the Fossil Reptiles and Fishes in the Department of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum (Natural History), 1896.

Rhinellus fercatus has since been recombined as Ichthyotringa furcata, per paleobiodb.