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once paleontologists have found a fossil, they take it back to their computers to enter what they have found. they then send it to a lab to have it put away with special liquid coats to help preserve the bone.

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palaeontologists study the dinosaurs and there fossils , the also dig for them and put together the dinosaurs skeletons when they have found all the bones to the dinosaur

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What are who find fossil called?

paleontologists


What is another word for paleontologists?

fossil hunter


What does the fossil record provide for paleontologists?

The fossil record provides paleontologists with a window into the past, offering insights into the Earth's geological history, the evolution of species, and the diversity of ancient life forms. By studying fossils, paleontologists can reconstruct past environments, track evolutionary changes, and understand the processes that have shaped life on Earth.


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What do paleontologists do?

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What can paleontologists from fossils?

They learn about our past and how evolution came to be. Paleontologists can determine the approximate weight, size, and details of the fossil when it was alive.


How did the dinosaur Irritator get its name?

Irritator was sold to paleontologists by fossil poachers, who had added artificial parts to the fossil to make it look more complete and valuable. The paleontologists felt extremely frustrated when they discovered this, hence the name Irritator.


What do paleontologists study?

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Who finds and identifies fossils?

A Paleontogist studies ancient life which would also include both animals and plants.A Paleobotonist is someone that specialises in the study fossil plants.


What do paleontologists try to find out?

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When is a fossil a fossil?

Excellent question! There's no definitive way of saying "this is a fossil"; so paleontologists usually pick the arbitary age of 10,000 years - so if remains are more than 10,000 years old, they are called a fossil.


How archaeologists finds the fossils?

you look at it and then see if there is rock around it and then it is a fossil!!!!you look at it and then see if there is rock around it and then it is a fossil!!!!