Fossilicious Blog
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Thanks for stopping by the Fossilicious blog is about fossils, rocks, and exploration. We hope you find something that piques your interest! Fossilicious is formed to bring high-quality fossils to our students. This website is our way of bringing reasonably-priced touchable specimens into your home or classroom. We always strive to offer specimens that will delight and inspire learning.
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1w ago
Decoding the Geological Time Capsule: A Closer Look at How Fossils Form and Preserve Earth’s History Fossils are the remnants or traces of ancient organisms that provide valuable insights into Earth’s history. These tangible pieces of the past serve as a geological time capsule, allowing us to understand the evolution of life on our planet ..read more
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5M ago
Hey there, fellow explorer! Have you ever held a rock in your hand and wondered about the stories it might tell? Imagine holding a piece of history, a fragment of a time when mammoths roamed and ferns were the size of trees. Fossils are our window into the past, a tangible connection to life’s grand ..read more
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8M ago
The Megalodon, a prehistoric shark that roamed the oceans millions of years ago, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. One of the most intriguing aspects of this ancient predator is its bite force. How powerful was it? And how does it compare to the sharks we know today? What Was the Bite ..read more
Fossilicious Blog
1y ago
Shark teeth, with their razor-sharp edges and awe-inspiring size, are coveted treasures that lure fossil fanatics and rock enthusiasts alike. The allure of these ancient relics lies not only in their exquisite beauty but also in their staggering market value. While one may stumble upon shark teeth on most shores, the thrill of uncovering a ..read more
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1y ago
Sharks are often feared for their sharp teeth, but did you know that these predators actually shed their teeth constantly? In fact, some species of sharks can shed up to 35,000 teeth in their lifetime. This is because sharks have a constant supply of new teeth that grow in to replace those that fall out ..read more
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1y ago
Here is a handy reference chart for Geologic Time. Feel free to share. If you post to another website please give us credit and a link back ..read more
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1y ago
What does global warming, siberia, and the Permian Mass extinction have in common? A scientific expedition has uncovered a key ingredient: COAL! In 2008, Planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton, of Arizona State University lead an epedition into the frozen tundra of Siberia looking for the cause of the Great Dying that took place at the end ..read more
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1y ago
In the classroom, your little one practices learning through reading, listening, and following directions. These are extremely useful tools, but they only represent one way to learn. It’s important that kids are also given the chance to learn in other ways. For example, exploratory learning is one of the most effective ways for kids ..read more
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1y ago
At the top of my list is the French National Museum’s Gallery of Paleontology or ( galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée) This is the first museum I’ve ever explored where I got tired from looking before I was finished looking! There were so many fossils it would take pages to list them all. The museum ..read more
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1y ago
Across the vastness of our ocean floors, Trilobites, recognized by their distinctive 3-lobed, 3-segmented form, roamed for nearly 300 million years. These ancient marine animals made their debut on earth around the beginning of the Cambrian Period (some 542 million years ago). During that time they dominated the seas, surviving and thriving beneath the waves ..read more