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January 13, 2014

Fossil pigments reveal the colors of ancient sea monsters
Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jan 13, 2014
Unique finds of original pigment in fossilised skin from three multi-million-year old marine reptiles attract considerable attention from the scientific community. The pigment reveals that these animals were, at least partially, dark-coloured in life, which is likely to have contributed to more efficient thermoregulation, as well as providing means for camouflage and UV protection. Researchers at Lund University are among the scientists that made the spectacular discovery. During the Age of the di ... read more

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