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Fossil discovery adds to understanding of how geological changes affected evolution of mammalian life

Researchers say findings offer new framework for understanding evolution of island biota

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Reconstruction of the Eocene paleoenvironment of the Pontide terrane in Turkey, where the new marsupial fossils were found.

Reconstruction of the Eocene paleoenvironment of the Pontide terrane in Turkey, where the new marsupial fossils were found.

Credit: Oscar Sanisidro, University of Kansas


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Fossils of the archaic ungulate Hilalia eroding from Eocene (geologic epoch 56 to 33.9 million years ago) outcrops in northern Turkey

Fossils of the archaic ungulate Hilalia eroding from Eocene (geologic epoch 56 to 33.9 million years ago) outcrops in northern Turkey

Credit: Chris Beard, University of Kansas


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Eocene outcrops in northern Turkey that have yielded an insular mammal fauna.

Eocene outcrops in northern Turkey that have yielded an insular mammal fauna.

Credit: Gregoire Metais, CNRS (France)


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Scientists searching for fossil specimens in Eocene outcrops of northern Turkey.

Scientists searching for fossil specimens in Eocene outcrops of northern Turkey.

Credit: Gregoire Metais, CNRS (France)


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Scientists screenwashing Eocene sediment to recover microvertebrate fossils.

Scientists screenwashing Eocene sediment to recover microvertebrate fossils.

Credit: Gregoire Metais, CNRS (France)


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Scientists examine Eocene carbonate rocks in northern Turkey.

Scientists examine Eocene carbonate rocks in northern Turkey.

Credit: Gregoire Metais, CNRS (France)


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