Color
patterns are common in the invertebrate fossil record, but
real
color is extremely uncommon across the board. I know of the
Clarkia leaves, some amber insects and the Messel beetles. There must be
a few more examples. I turn to you all.
Thanks,
Carl
Carl Mehling
Fossil Amphibian, Reptile, and Bird Collections
Division of Paleontology
American Museum of Natural History
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New York, NY 10024
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