Now, in what has been described as a “spectacularly preserved” discovery, a new species of spider has been identified from a fossil found inside iron pyrite, known as fool’s gold.

Lomankus edgecombei adds a valuable piece to the puzzle of arthropod evolution.The fossil is preserved in three dimensions due to a unique natural process involving iron pyrite, also known as ...

A stunning 450-million-year-old fossil arthropod, perfectly preserved in fool's gold or iron pyrite, has been unearthed. Thanks to the mineral pyrite, its exquisite preservation offers a glimpse ...

Spider relative 3D fossil preserved in fool's gold. 30 October 2024. ... That allowed iron pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold, to replace parts of their bodies after they were buried, ...

The limited air allowed for iron pyrite, or fool’s gold, to replace parts of its body after it was buried, creating the perfect formula for a gold 3D fossil. 3 Close-up of an extinct creature ...

The specimen was preserved in pyrite, or fool's gold, making it easy to produce 3D models of the fossil using CT scans. Credits: Luke Parry/Yu Liu/Ruixin Ran (3D models). courtesy Luke Parry/Yu ...

That allowed iron pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold, to replace parts of their bodies after they were buried, resulting in golden 3D fossils. Image source, PA Image caption, ...

A 450-million-year-old fossil of an ancient relative of spiders has been discovered preserved in 3D by fool's gold. The new species, which is distantly related to arachnids such as scorpions and ...