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Although teeth are very strong, a tooth is only a fossil if it has gone through theprocessof fossilization. A tooth is considered a petrified fossil because minerals have made it into a rock, thusallowingit to survive the millions of years.
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What is Georgias state fossil?
The state fossil of Georgia is the shark tooth. This fossil represents the state's rich history and connection to the ocean. Georgia designated the shark tooth as its state fossil in 1976.
Why did your shark tooth fossil turn your fingers purple?
I Don`t know, Why?, I would think it was from the material the tooth was found in, the material may have a lot of titanium oxides in around the area the tooth was found, though only if the tooth was from the sands of the beaches of Florida. Very interesting to hear this about a fossil.
Would a shark tooth make a good index fossil Why or Why not?
It depends on how old the tooth is,but other than that,unless it's a rare shark,it wouldn't make a very good index fossil.
What type of fossil is the Rex fossil?
a full body fossil
What has the author B Clay Cartmell written?
B. Clay Cartmell has written: 'Let's go fossil shark tooth hunting' -- subject(s): Fossil Sharks, Fossil Teeth, Paleontology
Is incisor type of tooth?
Yes incisor is a type of tooth.The tooth which are the front and you use them to bite.
What type of fossil is a triceratops?
Its a freaking trace fossil
Has a megalodon tooth fossil ever been found in the Arizona area?
yes
A fossilized jaw bone would represent what type of fossil?
either: cast fossil petrified fossil imprint fossil trace fossil
A molar is a type of what?
Tooth.
Where was the saber-toothed tigers fossil found?
the first saber tooth tiger fossil was found by a Petrloeos de Venezuerla team looking for oil in Monagas state
What type of fossil is a camarasaurus?
it's a fossil that's all it is. it's a fossil that's all it is.
