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... remains or trace of insects in the geological record of the Earth . The fossil record of insects is poorly known because insects are not readily preservable ; although more than 700,000 species of mod- ern insects are known , insects ...
... remains or trace of insects in the geological record of the Earth . The fossil record of insects is poorly known because insects are not readily preservable ; although more than 700,000 species of mod- ern insects are known , insects ...
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... remains 3 : 940h graptolite shales and distribution 7 : 567g hard parts and preservation types 7 : 556a index fossil difficulties 3 : 859c ⚫permafrost preservation of animals 14 : 90c ; illus . plant fossil types and detail 7 : 574c ...
... remains 3 : 940h graptolite shales and distribution 7 : 567g hard parts and preservation types 7 : 556a index fossil difficulties 3 : 859c ⚫permafrost preservation of animals 14 : 90c ; illus . plant fossil types and detail 7 : 574c ...
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... remains were found in a cave and rock shelter , including , from the cave , a complete female skeleton now known to be about 41,000 years old . The remains from the rock shelter are about 5,000 years younger . Some authorities believe ...
... remains were found in a cave and rock shelter , including , from the cave , a complete female skeleton now known to be about 41,000 years old . The remains from the rock shelter are about 5,000 years younger . Some authorities believe ...
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