Field collection is only one step in a paleontological study. Once scientists find a fossil, they must answer a variety of questions about it and record that information for future work. This information may include
Many older collections do not have all of the information associated with them, which limits their use to science. Today, when fossils are cataloged into museum collections, scientists try to record as much information as possible, sometimes including the exact location in a stratigraphic section. The Florissant Fossil Database provides a publicly available, searchable record of many of the most important Florissant fossils and some associated publications. The database is an important resource for researchers and students, as well as interested members of the general public. |
Last updated: February 24, 2015