Re: Larval fish fossils

[Ted_Fremd@xxxxxxx (Ted Fremd)]

     Yes, not that unusual in Cenozoic lacustrine units, actually.  For 
     example, most ontogenetic stages (including eggs) of a variety of 
     fishes are well known from the middle Eocene Green River Formation, 
     particularly the Fossil Butte Member.  See works by Lance Grande.  
     
     cheers
     
     
     Ted Fremd
     Paleontologist
     US National Park Service
     and
     University of Oregon
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Subject: Larval fish fossils
Author:  DEEJAM@aol.com at NP--INTERNET
Date:    12/23/95 1:33 PM


Has anyone heard of or found fossil evidence of larval fishes?  Since 
cartilage would not readily fossilize they are probably very rare.  But under 
quiet, anoxic  conditions they should survive.