Fossil Lake

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible for research
gptkbp:age approximately 50 million years
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Green_River_Formation
gptkbp:climate_during_formation tropical climate
gptkbp:collaborations collaborations between institutions
gptkbp:conference hosted discussions on findings
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:protected_area
gptkbp:contains Eocene epoch fossils
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:scientists
gptkbp:educational_value used for educational purposes
gptkbp:field_of_study conducted by students and researchers
gptkbp:fossil_analysis_methods various methods employed for analysis
gptkbp:fossil_outreach outreach programs for public education
gptkbp:fossil_preservation_techniques various preservation techniques used
gptkbp:fossil_record plant fossils
fish fossils
invertebrate fossils
reptile fossils
extensive fossil collection
amphibian fossils
mammal fossils
exhibits in museums
cataloging of fossil specimens
detailed documentation of finds
efforts to conserve fossil sites
fieldwork conducted by teams
fossils analyzed using modern techniques
fossils found in specific layers
fossils preserved in fine-grained sediments
identification of species conducted
ongoing fossil research projects
provides a snapshot of ancient life
radiometric dating used
systematic sampling conducted
gptkbp:fossil_research_funding funding from various sources
gptkbp:fossil_research_impact impact on paleontology field
gptkbp:geological_features provides insights into ancient ecosystems
gptkbp:geological_formation studies of sedimentary layers
gptkbp:historical_significance important for geological history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fossil Lake
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing research
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wyoming
gptkbp:notable_for fossilized plants
fossilized fish
gptkbp:paleobiology important for understanding evolution
important for understanding past climates
important for understanding ancient life
one of the richest fossil sites
gptkbp:preservation_condition exceptional preservation
gptkbp:publications numerous studies published
gptkbp:research_focus paleontology
gptkbp:research_institutes various universities
gptkbp:sediment_type lacustrine sediments
gptkbp:surrounding_area high desert region
gptkbp:surrounding_features mountain ranges
valleys
plateaus
gptkbp:tourism attracts paleontology enthusiasts
gptkbp:type gptkb:fossils
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:water_source ancient rivers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Green_River_Formation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5