Bacteria and fungi have made homes in there, preserving the color, though making it difficult to accurately date. A black fungus like Chaetothyriales cannibalizes its ancestors, making a 'biofilm' that can muddy the waters for research.
Ancient "Bradshaw art" remains colorful for 40,000 years because it is 'alive'
Ancient rock art in Western Australia has maintained its colors because it is alive, researchers have determined. Obviously most art fades in a few hundred years but the "Bradshaw art" has looked good for 40,000.
Bacteria and fungi have made homes in there, preserving the color, though making it difficult to accurately date. A black fungus like Chaetothyriales cannibalizes its ancestors, making a 'biofilm' that can muddy the waters for research.
Bacteria and fungi have made homes in there, preserving the color, though making it difficult to accurately date. A black fungus like Chaetothyriales cannibalizes its ancestors, making a 'biofilm' that can muddy the waters for research.
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