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Because the water needs to bring the minerals into the bone so it will crystallize.

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Why do animals form the best fossils?

That question can only be answered by a question. Why do you think animals form the best fossils? This question is only a opinion.


Does lamprophyre form fossils?

A lamprophyre is a type of ultramafic intrusive igneous rock. It is very rare for fossils to be formed in igneous rocks (and they usually only form as mold fossils in extrusive deposits). As such fossils will not form in lamprophyres.


Fossils are found only in .?

Sedimentary rocks


Fossils can only form when?

Fossils can only form when the remains of a plant or animal are buried in sediment quickly after death. The organic tissues are gradually replaced by minerals from the surrounding environment, creating a fossilized replica of the original organism. The process of fossilization usually requires specific conditions such as lack of oxygen, minimal disturbance, and the presence of water and minerals.


What place is known for large amounts of fossils and dinosaur footprints in Texas?

Big Bend National Park has many fossils. The fossils are not only of dinosaurs; fossils of Quetzalcoatlus, the largest known flying reptile, come from this area.


Why aren't most of the found fossils complete organisms?

because fossils are rare to find and in complete form even more rare only 10% or less out of 100% fossils have been found on earth


Does protein come in a 'pure liquid' form where you can add your own water to it or is there only powders in the market for this?

no not really


Why are sedimentary rocks the only ones that contain fossils?

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which can entomb and preserve the remains of plants and animals as fossils. Igneous and metamorphic rocks form from molten material or intense heat and pressure, which would destroy any fossils present.


How does the climate affect fossils?

Fossils are great indicators of past climate. For example, coral reefs today form only in shallow, warm water between approximately 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South latitudes. When a rock containing fossil coral is found, it can be assumed that the particular area was once an area of shallow warm water.


Why are sedimentary rocks the only rocks with fossils?

Fossils are the hard remnant material of living organisms and hard evidence can be found from the fossils of early phanerozoic. During the early stages of formation of the earth it is supposed to consist of Igneous rocks only. Refer to the major processes of fossilization and it is found that fossils are usually related to areas nearby streams and basins (organisms require water for survival) and hence the only form of rocks can be sedimentary. In the case of metamorphic rock the remnants cannot sustain temp. and pressure changes and deform leaving no traces.


How does a body fossilof an animal form in amber?

Smart kitty: sorry, your answer is wrong. only insects form in amber and animals and reptiles are formed in fossils.


What are the flaws of evolution?

Yes. There are many flaws like carbon dating. It is only accurate for thousands of years not millions. Also fossils don't prove evolution because we don't know if these fossils had babies or not. Fossils don't come with tags to explain itself.