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Paleontology in Colorado refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Colorado. The geologic column of Colorado spans about one third of Earth's history. Fossils can be found almost everywhere in the state but are not evenly distributed among all the ages of the state's rocks. [1]
This list of the Paleozoic life of Colorado contains the various prehistoric life-forms whose fossilized remains have been reported from within the US state of Colorado and are between 538.8 and 252.17 million years of age.
This list of the prehistoric life of Colorado contains the various prehistoric life-forms whose fossilized remains have been reported from within the US state of Colorado. Precambrian [ edit ]
Fossils from a newly discovered species of mammal in Colorado may offer clues into how life rebounded after Earth’s last mass extinction that killed off the dinosaurs, researchers say.
Paleontologists have discovered a new mammal that lived with the dinosaurs in Colorado millions of years ago after unearthing a fossil in the northwest corner of the state.
This list of prehistoric sites in the U.S. State of Colorado includes historical and archaeological sites of humans from their earliest times in Colorado to just before the Colorado historic period, which ranges from about 12,000 BC to AD 19th century. The Period is defined by the culture enjoyed at the time, from the earliest hunter-gatherers ...
The location of the state of Colorado in the United States. This is a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... History of Colorado;
Trace Fossils The exposure of Dakota Sandstone reveals numerous 'trace fossils'. These are fossils that appear as irregularities of the rock. They are actually the remnants of animal burrows and marine plants. [9] Cinquefoil (Potentilla diversifolia) along Dinosaur Ridge, Golden-Morrison Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark, Colorado.