answersLogoWhite

0

Why jellyfish are not fossilized?

Updated: 10/6/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Best Answer

because they are maid out of water so they evaporate

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

In order to have a fossil you need a hard substance like bones. The jellyfish has no bones and nothing in it is hard enough to be fossilized. When a jellyfish dies, it dissolves into nothing.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why jellyfish are not fossilized?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why are jellyfish rarely found fossilized?

They have no bones.


Why have jellyfish rarely been fossilized because they?

don't have bones dissolve


Why is it easier for dinosaur bones to be fossilized than jellyfish?

1. Jellyfish have no bones 2. Even if they did dinosaur have bigger bones 3. Jellyfish don't have BONES!


Jellyfish have rarely been fossilized because they -?

They do not have any bones. No bones means there is nothing to fossilize.


Why are shark teeth often found as fossils but impressions of jellyfish are rarely found?

Because shark teeth are hard enough to be fossilized


Why shark teeth are often found as fossils but impression of jellyfish are rarely found?

Because shark teeth are hard enough to be fossilized


Why wouldn't a jellyfish form a fossil?

Jelly fish don't have bones or teeth which are typically what fossilizes. Jellyfish are mostly water so they decompose extremely easily. Its like trying to fossilize soggy jello. They live in open oceans so its difficult for a jellyfish to become fossilized when there isn't a whole lot of soil around.


Jellyfish have rarely been fossilized because they - f are generally found in oceans g are very rare animals h contain no carbon compounds j have soft bodies?

"have soft bodies


What is a fossilized animal?

an animal that got fossilized


What is fossilized dung?

It is dung that has become fossilized.


What connection can be made between a fossilized organism and the rock in which is fossilized?

hljhk


What type of leaf is a fossilized leaf?

All types of leaves can be fossilized .