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What remains, however improbable

Authors :
Gee, Henry
Source :
Nature. Oct 26, 1995, Vol. 377 Issue 6551, p675, 1 p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Modern palaeontologist face difficulties while identifying the species having no relation with modern species. Case of three small teeth fossils of mammals from the early cretaceous of Morocco and problems in interpretation is presented. Problems faced by the palaeontologists in identifying phosphatic, tooth-like microfossils are also presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fossils -- Identification and classification
Paleontology -- Cretaceous
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
377
Issue :
6551
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.18114859

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