Taphonomic analysis of the exceptional preservation of early bird feathers during the early Cretaceous period in Northeast China

Fossil soft tissues contain important and irreplaceable information on life evolution, and on the comprehensive understanding of the nature of Mesozoic ecosystems. Compared to other fossil soft tissues, Jehol Biota feathers are more commonly reported. However, taphonomic analysis of these feathers i...

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Main Authors: Yan Zhao, Qian Tian, Guang-Ying Ren, Ying Guo, Xiao-Ting Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2022.1020594/full