Data File
Pressing the button below will open the Excel file Evofossil_DB_Oct_10_2025:
This file provides data on all fossil species considered in this website. It contains the following columns:
Column heading |
Explanation of content |
Species_ID |
Unique identifier |
Species |
Species name |
Kingdom |
Taxonomic kingdom to which the species belongs |
High_level_taxon |
Informal taxonomic assignment |
Phylogenetic_assignment |
Stem or crown group to which the species is assigned |
Phylogeny_reference |
Literature reference providing basis for phylogenetic assignment |
Location |
Location at which the fossil was found |
Rock_unit |
Stratigraphic unit in which the fossil was found |
Age_cited |
Age assigned by the article describing the fossil |
Description_reference |
Literature reference for description of fossil |
Chronostratigraphy |
Chonostratigraphic unit based on best supported age of the fossil |
Max_age |
Age (in Ma) of the start of the chronostratigraphic unit |
Min_age |
Age (in Ma) of the end of the chronostratigraphic unit |
Age_range |
Difference (in Ma) between Max_age and Min_age |
Age_average |
Mean (in Ma) of Max_age and Min_age |
Age_reference |
Literature reference for best supported age of the fossil |