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fossils
different kinds of fossils
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fossils | A part of an organism that has been replaced by mineral or proof that something has been there |
| Paleontologist | someone who studies fossils (and ancient rock layers) |
| trace fossil | proof that something has been there imprinted in stone |
| carbon imprint | when an organism decomposes carbon is released staining stone |
| preserved remains | |
| amber | |
| petrified | the organism is completely turned into mineral (mostly trees by my knowledge |
| Die | |
| Bury | |
| Harden | |
| Expose |