Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fossils
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| gptkbp:area |
gptkb:Burgess_Shale_biota
early multicellular life |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Charles_Doolittle_Walcott
|
| gptkbp:hasCharacter |
numerous scientific papers
|
| gptkbp:hasDeveloped |
modern imaging techniques
|
| gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn |
evolutionary biology
public understanding of paleontology |
| gptkbp:hasTheme |
gptkb:David_Bottjer
gptkb:Simon_Conway_Morris |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Burgess Shale fossils
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Wiwaxia
gptkb:Marrella gptkb:Opabinia Anomalocaris Hallucigenia |
| gptkbp:isConsidered |
World Heritage Site
a window into the past a significant paleontological site a treasure trove of information iconic fossils key to understanding early animal evolution a key to understanding evolution landmark discoveries |
| gptkbp:isEngagedIn |
gptkb:Royal_Ontario_Museum
|
| gptkbp:isEnhancedBy |
numerous researchers
amateur fossil hunters |
| gptkbp:isFeaturedIn |
documentaries
|
| gptkbp:isFoundIn |
fossil beds
rock layers marine sedimentary rocks sedimentary_rock_formations |
| gptkbp:isImportantFor |
understanding paleoecology
|
| gptkbp:isNotableFor |
exceptional preservation
their age diversity of life forms their contribution to geology their historical importance their contribution to science their fossilization process unique morphological features |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:Burgess_Shale_formation
geological studies paleontological research natural history collections scientific collections UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
| gptkbp:isProtectedBy |
gptkb:Parks_Canada
|
| gptkbp:isServedBy |
anoxic conditions
|
| gptkbp:isStudiedIn |
paleontology
their evolutionary significance their ecological implications their fossil record their paleobiological context |
| gptkbp:isUsedBy |
paleoenvironmental conditions
ancient_marine_ecosystems |
| gptkbp:isUsedFor |
evolutionary relationships
|
| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
educational programs
research on biodiversity scientific education |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Burgess_Shale
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:British_Columbia,_Canada
|
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:Cambrian_explosion
|
| gptkbp:significance |
preservation of soft-bodied organisms
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
Cambrian period
|