Fossil turtle shell (IMAGE)

Field Museum

Fossil turtle shell

Caption

The fossil that was originally interpreted to be a plant, but researchers have now discovered is the inside of the shell of a baby turtle. 

Credit

Photo by Fabiany Herrera and Héctor Palma-Castro.

Usage Restrictions

Please include credit

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.