What is a Lagerstätte?
Q: What is a Lagerstätte?
A: A Lagerstätte is a German word for places (sites) of exceptional fossil preservation.
Q: Who coined the term Lagerstätte?
A: Adolf Seilacher coined the term in 1970.
Q: What are Konservat-Lagerstätten?
A: Konservat-Lagerstätten are extra-special sites known for the exceptional preservation of fine details.
Q: What did the Solnhofen site yield?
A: The Solnhofen site yielded the most exceptional fossils.
Q: What is the state of preservation of skeletons found in Konservat-Lagerstätten?
A: In Konservat-Lagerstätten, skeletons are mostly articulated, which means bones are together in their life form.
Q: What is the state of preservation of soft parts found in Konservat-Lagerstätten?
A: In Konservat-Lagerstätten, soft parts are preserved as impressions or casts.
Q: What are conservation Lagerstätten?
A: Conservation Lagerstätten are deposits known for the exceptional preservation of fine details.
