the ancient biota geomorphology qaidam basin |
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| In the Gobi desert of the Qaidam Basin, there is a naturally formed Yardang landform where wind and sand have sculpted rocks and earth mounds into shapes resembling animal skeletons. Some resemble marine fossil forms, while others appear as fossils of ancient or extraterrestrial creatures, commonly known as the Ancient Life Yardang Group. |
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