Part 5: Solnhofen Limestone (Jurassic, Germany)

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Q: What kind of rock preserves the fossils?

A: Fine-grained lithographic limestone formed in lagoons

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Q: Why is fossil preservation so good here?

A: Hypersaline, stagnant bottom waters prevented scavengers; fine mud preserved detail

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Q: Famous fossil from Solnhofen?

A: Archaeopteryx (early bird), plus squid, brittle stars, crabs, and delicate organisms

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