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Can shells form a fossil

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes they can! In fact, shells are one of the easiest things to fossilize (the other is probably bone), and a majority of our knowledge on extinct, underwater invertebrates comes from their fossilized shells.

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Can form a fossil?

Yes they can! In fact, shells are one of the easiest things to fossilize (the other is probably bone), and a majority of our knowledge on extinct, underwater invertebrates comes from their fossilized shells.


What is the difference between sea shells and fossil shells?

Oh, dude, sea shells are shells you find on the beach, like the ones you pick up and pretend to hear the ocean in. Fossil shells are like ancient sea shells that have been buried for millions of years, so they're basically like the grandpas of sea shells. So, like, sea shells are for collecting, and fossil shells are for, I don't know, impressing your friends with your knowledge of ancient marine life.


Are Growth rings are found on both living and fossil clam shells?

No, growth rings are not typically found on living clam shells. They are commonly found on fossil clam shells and can provide information about the age and growth patterns of the clam when it was alive.


How do fossil form?

Through the geophysical pressure on decomposed fossil shells deposited in deep underground layers. FOSSIL FULES ARE MADE UP OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS B- THE ORGANISM MUST BE BURIED IN SEDIMENT SOON AFTER IT DIES.


What organisms form into a fossil?

Organisms that have hard parts such as bones, shells, or teeth are more likely to form fossils. Soft-bodied organisms can also be preserved in certain conditions, such as being quickly buried in sediment or trapped in amber.


When did shells evolved?

Organisms evolved 550 Ma to form shells. when the Conditions were right for formation of shells.


What fossil does cranidios evolve form?

the skull fossil


Does limestone forms form skeletons and shells?

limestone forms from skeletons and shells


What is the plural form of the word fossil?

The plural of fossil is fossils.


How did fossils become fossils?

It is the skeleton of an animal or shells pushed under rock for thousands of years and then it is a fossil.


What does most of the carbon in fossil fuels exist of?

carbon is an element, so "carbon" can't exist of anything. But the carbon found in fossil fuels are mostly from shells and dead animals or plants, after being exposed to imense heat and presure by stacking layers of sediment, plants and shells


What is a true fossil?

A True form fossil is a fossil of the whole/entire body of the organism.