Studying structures in rock layers can give us a clear indication of ancient habitats. These are cross-bedded sandstones from the Jurassic period

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Studying structures in rock layers can give us a clear indication of ancient habitats. These cross-bedded sandstones from the Jurassic period and from shallow marine habitats.

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