Ichthyosaur Fins Kept Rigid By Collagen “Fiberglass”
Fins of Ancient Marine Reptile Like Fiberglass from LiveScience covers a new study that finds ichthyosaurs had a fiberglass-like collagen covering on their fins to provide strength. The collagen fibers were discovered after studying well preserved soft-body fossilized tissue.
Posted: October 17th, 2006 under News.
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