Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Paleontology Photo by Ernie Cowan - Anza Borrego Photography Institute
Paleontology Photo by Ernie Cowan - Anza Borrego Photography Institute
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5 MYA IMPERIAL SEA
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| In this paleolandscape, artist John Francis creates a view of the warm tropical Imperial Sea. For a more detailed description of the history of paleontology and geology in the Anza-Borrego State Park see, "Fossil Treasures of the Anza Borrego Desert", George T Jefferson and Lowell Lindsay, editors, Sunbelt Publications, San Diego California, 2006. |
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The Setting Exposed irregular shorelines and steep sea cliffs Clear, warm marine waters Direct connection between the Caribbean and Pacific Same species found in the Caribbean region Tropical, marine environment |
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| Current Environment From the Fish Creek campground, the view of the Imperial Sea.
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The Animals |
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The Fossils
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