The Palaeontological Association (@thepalass.bsky.social)

Universität Wien / University of Vienna 24 days ago

Fossilized fish ear stones – known as #otoliths – can reveal far more than previously thought. In a recent study, a team of palaeontologists from #univienna demonstrated that a refined electron microscopy technique can make even the finest growth rings visible. 🐟🔬 #palaeontology Find out more: ⤵️

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Hidden life stories in fish ears Researchers uncover "diary entries" in fossil fish ear stones using electron microscopy https://www.univie.ac.at/en/news/press-room/press-releases/detail/verborgene-lebensgeschichten-in-fischohren