Saturday, September 8, 2012

FOSSIL MUSEUM - SF0060: FLYING FISH


FOSSIL NO:SF0060
AGE:95 million years
TERM:Cretaceous
LOCATION:Hjoula, Lebanon



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Another proof that living things did not undergo evolution gradually is the flying fish fossil shown here. This one lived between 95 million years ago, and there is no difference between it and the flying fish of today. These fish have wing-like pectoral fins and a long tail which allow them to glide above the water"s surface.

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