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Re: insects - not! (OT)

To: DML <dinosaur@usc.edu>
Subject: Re: insects - not! (OT)
From: David Marjanovic <david.marjanovic@gmx.at>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:47:06 +0200
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I don't know much about arachnids and insects, but what sets arachnids apart that allows them to be fossilized?

Nothing. As a result, they don't get fossilized any more often. Add to this that, at least if we ignore mites, insects are much more common to start with in any ecosystem...

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  - From: Tyler Kerr <tylerkerr@comcast.net>

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