andrejpaleo.bsky.social
Professor of paleontology and Earth systems at Vilnius University. My interests are: theoretical paleontology, evolution, geology, stratigraphy, philosophy of biology and geology, climate at scales great and small. https://twitter.com/AndrejSpiridon4
👤 Joined on 23 August 2023
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@andrejpaleo.bsky.socialThey are, this "famous" figure supposedly describing convergent evolution is actually...all porcelain crabs. I think it became famous because they are among the prettiest colors (many are reef species)
Show PostFb reminded me of this article written by @lemoustier.bsky.social @brennawalks.bsky.social @suziebirch.bsky.social and @toriherridge.bsky.social that is worth re-reading again. Published 10 years ago, don't think it's out of date!
Show PostWildfire activity stayed high after temperatures began stabilizing around 65 million years ago—a pattern suggesting that fire risk can persist beyond the warming itself. doi.org/hcpcpk
Show Post"...flux of biologically-mediated sedimentary N to the mantle via subduction..." in the Mesozoic. The Mesozoic Marine Revolution (evolution of calcareous nannoplankton & planktonic foraminifera) per Ridgwell 2005? ⚒️
Show PostIt is done. My magnum opus. My legacy.
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