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fossils
different kinds of fossils
Term | Definition |
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Fossils | A part of an organism that has been replaced by mineral or proof that something has been there |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 |