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It takes several millions of years for a fossil to be created. First an animal may step in mud whichs dries over time and becomes hard. After it has that mold the conditions have to be right for it to form. If they are then it will form.
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Are some plants fossils imprints?
No current plants, but some fossil imprints are of long dead plants (usually from about 1/4 billion yeas ago).
Which word means the remains or imprints of once-living organisms found in layers of rock?
Fossil.
Why are their many fossil imprints of ferns?
Because fern is a popular plant now and in the dinosaur days
What is the difference between a fossil and an imprint?
A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, while an imprint is a mark or indentation left behind by an organism on a surface. Fossils can include imprints, but not all imprints are considered fossils. Fossils provide more detailed information about the organism's structure and biology, while imprints are more surface-level.
Is there anything such as fossil of sponges?
yes, but they are only usually imprints as sponges decompose after a certain amount of time
Why sedimentary rocks are porous?
they are often porous because of fossil imprints and pressure put on them at different spots
Which word means the remains or imprints of once-living organisms found in layers or rock?
The word you are probably looking for is "fossil".
How is a fossil created?
Fossils are created by the mineralization of the remains of dead organisms, especially their skeletons. Sometimes there are fossil imprints where remains were pressed into rock, ash, or sediment that later hardened. More rarely, an animal part decomposes and the space is filled to form a cast impression. (see the related link)
What is a fossil imprint?
decay
What fossil does cranidios evolve form?
the skull fossil
What is the plural form of the word fossil?
The plural of fossil is fossils.
What is the definition for fossils?
Fossils are what's left of ancient plants and animals. They are imprints in rock, generally sedimentary rock. The word "fossil"means "dug up" and it comes from Latin. Fossil fuels were made in the earth and took a long time to make.
