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Behavior can be inferred from the fossil record. There's quite a lot of literature on this. For example inferring nesting behavior of dinosaurs from fossilized
by programd 1y ago
Behavior can be inferred from the fossil record. There's quite a lot of literature on this. For example inferring nesting behavior of dinosaurs from fossilized nests and where you find them. Or tool use in early hominids.
You need to define what constitutes intelligent behavior and we certainly have some of this from studies of human evolution - e.g. tool use, emergence of art, burial practices, that kind of thing.
- moralestapia 1y agoHow would one infer an octopus' intelligence from the fossil record? Also, could you give a more substantial answer than >Behavior can be inferred from the fossil record. ... that's literally the question rephrased as a statement, lol. A concrete example would be appreciated.