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They don't leave an impression in sandy deposits because their bodies are easily deformed. Only an extremely fine silt substrate is capable of preserving their fragile shape. It's the same reason vertebrate fossils are almost always bones or other hard tissues.
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Could a fossil found in a river be a fossilized snake?
Yes, it could because that river might not have been there back in the time period of the snake. The snake would have died, became fossilized, then the river formed over. The snake was BEFORE the river.
Have growth rings been found on fossilized fish scales?
true
Would you find a jellyfish fossil?
The oldest known fossils of jellyfish have been found in rocks in Utah that are more than 500 million years old!!
Are there fossils of amoebas?
Amoebas are single-celled organism which had previously been thought not to have been fossilized. However, on December 22, 2011 a group of scientists reported that they had discovered single-celled fossils.
What is an Amber Fossil?
Amber is a soft, sticky fossilized tree resin, which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since ancient past. It is Much valued from antiquity to the present age as a precious gemstone. Amber has been used in jewelry, ornaments and also in folk medicine. It also has been used as an ingredient in perfumes. I know about this from "Drfinejewels.com" which is a good site providing different types and colors of amber stone.
Why have jellyfish rarely been fossilized because they?
don't have bones dissolve
Jellyfish have rarely been fossilized because they -?
They do not have any bones. No bones means there is nothing to fossilize.
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
Why does jellyfish have the word fish in it?
The English popular name jellyfish has been in use since 1796. They were called fish because they were found in the sea.
Could a fossil found in a river be a fossilized snake?
Yes, it could because that river might not have been there back in the time period of the snake. The snake would have died, became fossilized, then the river formed over. The snake was BEFORE the river.
How do you know the neanderthals existed?
Neanderthals are an extinct species of hominins whose existence has been confirmed through fossil evidence, including skeletal remains and genetic analysis. Scientists have studied their physical traits, tools, and cultural artifacts to understand their existence and way of life. Their presence has been documented in various sites across Europe and parts of Asia.
Why is it unlikely for the remains of a dead organism to be fossilized?
because humans dont have strong enough bones to be buried and survive
Have growth rings been found on fossilized fish scales?
true
What is the biggest jellyfish in the world?
The naruma jellyfish. It has been discovered in November 2009.
How do you get rid of jellyfish?
You can not get rid of jellyfish, they have been in the ocean forever. They are here to stay.
When did the jellyfish get its name?
The English popular name jellyfish has been in use since 1796.
What part of plants are preserved as fossils?
All parts of plants have been fossilized.
