Andrea Baucon

Pseudofossils, or 'false fossils,' are inorganic structures resembling fossils. These dendrites, for example, formed through precipitation in a colloidal aqueous environment, where manganese particles were suspended.

Which vertebrates and invertebrates from the past 600 million years captivate you the most? Choose it from the #paleontology exhibits at the #Natural History #Museum in #Toulouse. Don't forget to share your selections in the comments and give it a ❤️ if you like it!

Why #shark #teeth are common #fossils? Swipe to know it!

What significance do sea urchin fossils hold? 🦖 They provide insights into biological evolution over 450 million years, as my fossil image of a Plio-Pleistocene urchin demonstrates. --- #SeaUrchins #Evolution #FossilRecord

What was the main defense mechanism of these Plio-Pleistocene brachiopods? Their shells provided the primary protection against predators! These shells are crucial for their survival, given their defenceless nature. #Shells #MarineDefense #Geology

The internal structure of orthocerid shells is fascinating! Their chambers were linked by a central tube-like organ, known as the siphuncle. --- #CephalopodAnatomy #FossilScience #MarineBiology

Ever thought about which ancient animal you'd be on a sunny day? Dive into ancient oceans and floodplains and choose between: 🌞 Dinosaur 🌞 Trilobite 🌞 Fish 🌞 Gastropod 🌞 Ammonite Share your fossil twin with fellow fans! #FossilFun #AncientOceans #SunnyDay

I had a #chat with a #fossil burrow... Am I the #Ichnofossil Whisperer?

📸 These #photos are a tribute to the incredible #fossil record of #echinoids! 🌍✨ Dating back to the Ordovician, around 465 million years ago, echinoid fossils have a rich history preserved in rocks through the ages.

That's a fossil shark tooth! Did you know sharks shed so many teeth? 🦈 Some sharks lose up to 35,000 teeth in a lifetime! This incredible adaptation ensures they're always ready to bite and catch prey. #Paleontology #SharkTeeth #Science

Wandering through Lisbon felt like a journey back in time, with rudist limestone all around, turning a walk into a paleontological exploration!

What am I indicating? It’s a #fossil tree from the Miocene of #Sardinia ('petrified forest' of Zuri-Soddì). Notice the exquisite preservation, highlighted by the wood texture—it's incredible to think that these trees thrived 25 million years ago. #fossilfriday

Trace #fossils are beautiful! Out of these trace fossils, which one do you find most intriguing?

"And if you go chasing rabbits And you know you're going to fall Tell 'em a hookah-smoking caterpillar Has given you the call" 🎶🐇 Which fossil resonates with your journey down the rabbit hole? Choose between: 1) Echinoids 2) Brachiopods 3) Fishes 4) Trilobites

Photographed a remarkable Cruziana at the Geological Museum of Lisbon! This trilobite burrow is a window into the Ordovician seas of ancient Portugal, showcasing how these creatures interacted with the seafloor. A glimpse into #Earth's dynamic past! #GeologyRocks #FossilFriday

Do you agree with this perspective on fossil cocoon images? “Color is everything, black and white is more.” — Dominic Rouse 🌑🦕 #MonochromeMagic #Ichnology #FossilArt

"We are all gastropods [...] We secrete our shell in the sweat and mucous of our skin, in the transparent, scaly flesh of the foot we use to drag ourselves along." ― Mircea Cărtărescu, Solenoid Here's a #fossil #gastropod! #mirceacartarescu

I photographed two beautiful ichnofossils: Zoophycos from the Carboniferous and a Pleistocene-Holocene cocoon! 🤩 I can't decide which is more beautiful. Vote in the comments: 🌀 for Zoophycos, or 🐛 for cocoon! --- #TraceFossils #AncientLife #PaleoArt

Does this music remind you of Ariel from The Little #Mermaid? My version of a mermaid, however, is Diplocraterion, a captivating U-shaped trace #fossil! This is the best paleontological way to celebrate Mermaid Day, which indeed is today! #mermaidday #ichnology

What turned an ancient forest into #stone? Volcanic eruptions in the Miocene buried #palms under pumice-rich deposits, and related silica-rich fluids preserved the trees for 25 million years. This is the taphonomic history of the petrified forest of Zuri-Soddì in #Sardinia!