π€ ππππππππππππππ Exploring ancient behaviour with ichnofossils π¦Earth scientist @ Cagliari University π¦Follow for fossils & science!
Genova, Liguria
Joined January 2019
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I photographed fossil shark teeth. Are shark teeth acid-resistant?
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Yes, thanks to fluoride ions!
These ions protect teeth against acid, a feature not linked to diet or water fluoride content.
#Paleontology #AcidResistance #Science
This trilobite fossil could be a character in the PS1 game "Spyro the Dragon." Envision it as an ancient guardian, its armour-like form protecting hidden treasures. Comment another fossil from my photos that fits this game!
#retrogaming #science #geology
Bone Wars, iconic #dinosaurs! π¦΄
Happy #birthday, Othniel Charles Marsh (29 October)! This vertebrate #paleontologist named Stegosaurus and Triceratops. His rivalry with Cope fuelled a fossil-hunting frenzy.
Note: The photos are AI-modified, but with 19th-century taste!
Provence had dinosaurs before illustrated postcards! π¦΄
Happy birthday, Philippe Matheron (29 October)! He described Rhabdodon in 1869. Twenty years later, in 1889, France released its first illustrated postcards
Matheron's image is a bit AI-ized!
Happy birthday, Othniel Charles Marsh (29 October)!
He named dinosaur celebrities such as Stegosaurus and Triceratops. His rivalry with Cope fuelled a fossil-hunting frenzy!
I celebrate him with this Wahrol-like image (made with AI).
Imagine having a #device that could take you back in time to witness the period when these magnificent creatures ruled the Earth. Which #geological period would you choose to explore?
These photos were taken at the Natural History #Museum in #Milan!
Dendrites are fascinating fractal patterns found on rock surfaces. Their origin is non-biological. The beauty of #dendrites lies in their scale-invariant structure! #geoscience #Science #geology
David Norman, a renowned British paleontologist, authored this nice outreach #magazine about #dinosaurs. He also referees rugby at Cambridge University!
πΈ I snapped this beauty myself! Ever wondered what makes the Hexagonaria coral so unique?
Hexagonaria is a fascinating example of a rugose coral. Rugose corals thrived during the Paleozoic Era.
#FossilFriday #RugoseCoral #PaleozoicLife #CoralWhisperer
Have you heard of Blastoids, the ancient sea buds? π These extinct echinoderms had petal-like food grooves to catch meals! Discover the unique structure of these suspension-feeders! π¦ #fossils #geologyrocks #paleontology #geologypage
π‘ If you could take a time machine back to any geological period represented here, which would you choose β and why?
These are just some of the #paleontology photos I took at the astounding History Museum in Milan. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to delve into the past!
Our research on Paleodictyon is featured in Eos, the Earth science magazine of the American Geophysical Union (AGU)! Discover new clues to the maker of these mysterious geometric fossils: bit.ly/4dkBtBq
#Paleontology #ichnology
What are the two general forms of echinoids?
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Echinoids are classified as regular, like sea urchins, and irregular, like sea potatoes. My fossil photos highlight these distinct forms.
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#Echinoids #MarineLife #Fossils
The Equicalastrobus fossil I photographed could inspire a new version of Andy Warhol's "Flowers"! π¨ Picture its intricate strobilus shapes repeated in bright, bold colors, echoing Warhol's iconic floral patterns. Comment another fossil that fits this pop art style!
#science
