Bacterial Sculpture (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption The invasion of dying Heliocidaris erythrogramma cells by bacteria can create a faithful replica. Scientists believe embryo fossils are actually a bacterial "sculpture" -- a vestige of the embryos' destruction Credit F.R. Turner, E.C. Raff, and R.A. Raff Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.