Rare Jurassic fossil reveals never-before-seen ammonite muscles in 3D | Imperial News
AMMONITE INSIGHT - For the first time, researchers have revealed the soft tissues of a 165-million-year-old ammonite fossil using 3D imaging.
Stay updated with breaking news from Lesley Cherns. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
AMMONITE INSIGHT - For the first time, researchers have revealed the soft tissues of a 165-million-year-old ammonite fossil using 3D imaging.
Shelled creatures roamed oceans millions of years ago by jet propulsion, suggests innovative 3D imaging
For the first time, researchers have revealed the soft tissues of a 165-million-year-old ammonite fossil using 3D imaging. They found that the
They found that the now-extinct molluscs sported hyponomes: tube-like syphons through which water is expelled to jet propel animals forward in water
The reconstruction was made from X-ray and neutron scans of an exceptionally well-preserved fossil found in Gloucestershire back in 1998.