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2009 Florida Museum researchers find that a rapid burst of flowering plants 90 million
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2009 Florida Museum researchers find that a rapid burst of flowering plants 90 million
Introduction and Definitions Land mammal ages (abbreviated LMAs) are intervals of geologic time characterized by a distinctive set of mammals (usually genera) for a particular geographic region (Lindsay, 2003). The geographic regions for the most commonly used LMAs are entire continents, so there a
Pliocene and Pleistocene Epochs (4.75 million years ago to 12 thousand years ago)
Alligator olseni Quick Facts Common Name: Olsen’s Alligator Adult Alligator olseni specimens are generally smaller than adult Alligator mississippiensis specimens, with few individuals exceeding more than seven to eight feet in length, while fossils of Alligator mississippiensis from Florid
Age Range Early Miocene; Hemingfordian land mammal age About 19 to 16 million years
Researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History and collaborating institutions have been collectively awarded $2,837,441 in funding from the National Science Foundation this month. Awards were distributed to faculty members in archaeology, vertebrate paleontology, Lepidoptera, biodiversity info
Roughly 56 million years ago, temperatures abruptly rose by as much as 8 degrees
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global warming resulted in carnivorous mammal’s evolution October 1, 2010 About 55 million
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Earth Crustaceans vulnerable as coral reefs decline October 9, 2013 Nearly 150 million
The Museum’s collections contain many examples of extinct species. Those shown here vanished in roughly the last 100 years. These specimens help us to understand the past and allow us to ask new questions about biodiversity’s changing landscape. Because these species no longer exist in the wild, mus
fossil is the largest freshwater turtle species found from the Paleocene (66–56 million
Take an eight-legged walk on the wild side with Spiders Alive! This exciting exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen LIVE species from around the world on display. Discover the unique traits and characteristics of this diverse group of animals in
insects while rare fossils display species from the past, including one that’s 100 million
Please join us after hours for a birthday celebration honoring the Florida Museum! There will be open exhibits, live music and plenty of activities. We’ll also be serving light snacks, cake and refreshments. Members Only | RSVP Required Join us for a fun and informal birthday party at the Museum
Jones Employees: 320 Collections: Over 4 million specimens Location: Dickinson Hall
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6, 2017 A volunteer at our Montbrook dig site unearthed what appears to be a 5-million-year