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Footprints become trace fossils when they are left in sand or soft mud. The footprints were quickly covered by sediment which was then buried by more sediment. Eventually, the sediment hardened, making fossils.
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What is an example of an trace fossil?
A dinosaur footprint.
The footprint of a dinosaur are an example of what type of fossil?
They are an example of a trace fossil
What can paleontologist tell from fossil footprint of a dinosaur?
the shape and size...
What can a paleontologist tell from a fossil of a dinosaur footprint?
the shape and size...
Is Eubrontes a dinosaur?
Eubrontes is the name of a fossil footprint that is made by a theropod dinosaur. So while it is not a dinosaur itself, it was made by a dinosaur.
Is a dinosaur footprint a trace fossil or a body fossil?
A dinosaur footprint is considered a trace fossil because it is evidence of the animal's activity, rather than a physical part of the actual dinosaur's body. Trace fossils provide information about the behavior and movements of ancient organisms.
Is a dinosaur footprint in a rock called a trace fossil?
a dinosaur footprint is a trace fossil
What kind of fossil is a dinosaur's footprint?
Dinosaur footprints are called trace fossils because they show evidence of animal activity. Worm holes and burrows can also be fossilized, falling into the 'trace fossil' category.
How can you classify into 2 groups a pecten fossil fern fossil petrified tree and a dinosaur footprint trace?
plant and anamels
What can a paleontologist tell from fossil footprint of a dinosaur?
the shape and size...
What kind of fossil is a footprint?
Dinosaur footprints are called trace fossils because they show evidence of animal activity. Worm holes and burrows can also be fossilized, falling into the 'trace fossil' category.
Which fossil might be found in the red sandstone layer if the layer was deposited during the Triassic period?
GUYS THE ANSWER IS DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT NOT FRIKING MAMMALS
