The permian deposits found most notably in the Kimberley’s, North-West Basin and the Hunter Valley are some of the world’s richest fossil deposits. Mostly marine, but some fresh-water and land strata fossils are included. Typical fossils such as butterfly shells, starfish, lace coral, as well as plants and coal seams are highlighted.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000019
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)