Fossils are the remains or traces of past life in Earth's crust.
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Fossils, which are the preserved remains or imprints of plants and animals from the past, are the most common traces of past life found in Earth's crust. Other traces include trace fossils like footprints, burrows, or coprolites (fossilized feces), as well as microfossils like pollen grains or microscopic shells. Additionally, chemical signatures in rocks or minerals can also provide clues about past life on Earth.
Preserved remains of a living thing are called fossils. Fossils can be bones, shells, imprints, or traces of ancient organisms that have been preserved in rocks. They provide valuable information about past life forms and environments.
Containing fossils with traces of plant or animal life.
After animals and plants died long ago, their bodies were buried by sediments and over time, pressure and heat turned them into fossils. Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms that give us clues about prehistoric life and environments.
Paleontologist
The evidence for the history of changing life forms on Earth is most often found in the fossil record. Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms that provide important information about the evolution of life over time. The study of fossils helps scientists understand how different species have evolved and diversified throughout Earth's history.