Thomas Farm
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The fossil site is in a shallow sinkhole surrounded by oak forest. © Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace -
We excavate the fossil-rich sediment on a grid, with each square measuring 1 x 1 meters. © Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace -
Current site is dominated by beige-colored sand that is loaded with fossils. © Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace -
A plexiglass cast of the lower jaw of Parahippus, the most common horse at Thomas Farm. © Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage -
We dig with trowels, or screwdrivers (above), or even dental picks. © Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage -
An ulna of a three-toed horse, fresh out of the sediment. © Florida Museum photo by Jeff Gage
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Thomas Farm • Dickinson Hall • Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 • 352-273-1968 • David Steadman