Growing with Trilobites: Studying Growth and Evolution in this Iconic Fossil Group
Offered By: Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of trilobites in this 56-minute lecture from the Rutgers Geology Museum's Annual Open House speaker series. Delve into the growth patterns and evolutionary history of these iconic fossil arthropods as presented by Mark Nikolic from the American Museum of Natural History. Gain insights into how studying trilobite development contributes to our understanding of ancient life and evolutionary processes. Learn about the latest research techniques and discoveries in paleontology, focusing on this diverse group of extinct marine animals that dominated the oceans for over 270 million years.
Syllabus
Growing with Trilobites: Studying Growth and Evolution in this Iconic Fossil Group
Taught by
Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute
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