A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Radiochemical dating
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[Radioactive isotopes] are used to measure [fossils] and other artifacts. While an organism is alive, it takes in isotopes. Once the organism dies, the isotopes do not enter the body anymore. Scientists can estimate how much of the [radioactive isotopes] were present in the body to begin with and then determine how much is currently left.
Radiochemical dating meaning & definition 1 of Radiochemical dating.
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