Tag: great Ordovician biodiversification event
Fossil Friday: Cambrian Bryozoa Come and Go
This is a field that often has more in common with the interpretation of inkblots in Rorschach tests than with hard science.
Untangling “Professor Dave’s” Confusion about the Cambrian Explosion
We have seen the absurdly low quality of this individual’s video. But there is much more. I have added timecodes in square brackets for easier reference.
Bechly: The “Explosive” Pattern in the Fossil Record, and What It Means
Unlike the more traditional evolutionary view, ID hasn’t assumed the shape of a living fossil from an antique age.
Bechly: In the Fossil Record, “Abrupt Appearances Are the Rule”
The notable German paleontologist discusses a fact that, frankly, doesn’t get anywhere near the attention it should.