Tag: limpets
Kimberella and Controversial Relationships — A Chronological Synopsis
It is remarkable, indeed, how detailed a medusoid morphology was projected onto Kimberella fossils and later recognized as pure fantasy.
Kimberella — Four Phases of Interpretation
In the quite checkered history of the detailed reconstruction of Kimberella, we can distinguish four distinct successive phases.
Kimberella — Conflicting Evidence from Taphonomy
The fossilization of Kimberella specimens was most likely based on rapid burial with sand during storm events.
The Fairy Tale World of an Evolution Textbook
Endothermy may have advantages over ectothermy, but I wouldn’t advise taking your chances by picking up a poisonous snake.
Ants, Wildebeest, Penguins, and More: A Zoo of Animal Designs
Don’t kick sand in the face of a wildebeest by joking that it looks like it was made by a committee. It might flex its muscles and charge.