Natural history / Research Record
The fossil’s “skin” was paint
A familiar fossil outline did not survive a closer material examination.
Inside this record
What the study identified, which fossil material remains genuine, and what is unknown about the painting.
- A precise, usable claim
- Concise explanation and context
- Linked supporting sources
- Material caveats and a research note
Source check: 2026-10-07. Source: Natural History Museum / Rossi et al..
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