A fossilized joint or articulation found in preserved skeletal remains of ancient organisms.
From Greek 'arthro-' meaning joint and '-lite' meaning stone, describing joints preserved in the fossil record.
Arthrolites reveal biomechanics from millions of years ago—by studying how ancient joints were shaped and worn, paleontologists can determine how dinosaurs walked, what they ate, and even how they moved in battle.
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