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It's a fossil that existed only in a specific geological time and thus can date the depositional layer in wich it is. The expression is also used in Archaeology for artifacts that existed only in a determined age and can indicate de (cultural) chronology of the site/layer.
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What can geologist learn from fossils?
Where the fossil was from,what the fossil was,and how old the fossil is.
What is the relationship between Power Plants and Greenhouse gases?
Power plants are usually powered by fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). The burning of fossil fuels in industry, transport and the generation of electricity emits carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas. So there is a direct relationship.
Where is the City Of Fossil Museum in Fossil Oregon located?
The address of the City Of Fossil Museum is: , Fossil, OR 97830
Which fossil is which in Pokemon LeafGreen?
Helix Fossil is a Omanyte. Dome Fossil is a Kabuto. The Other one is a Aerodactyl. The Aerodactyl fossil is in the Pewter City Museum.
Which fossil do you get to have archen?
The Plume Fossil.
Ewhat is an example of direct use of fossil fuels?
An oil fried furnace
What are two ways that radiometric dating can be used to establish the age of a fossil.?
Direct testing of the fossil material itself or materials associated with it, and indirect testing of material in stratigraphic contexts that bookend the fossil (i.e. a lava flow over the top of the layer a fossil is contained in).
Are the wild horses in north American direct descendants of fossil horses on this continent?
Yes they are, modern horses evolved over the North American and Eurasian continents and are direct descendants of the horses that died and became fossilised.
Direct evidence about theory of evolution?
There are thousands of instances of direct evidence of evolution. The most well-known example is that of Darwin's Finches. These finches were observed through fossil records to have changed over time to adapt to their environment.
What words can you make with the letters ifloss?
fossil
What are all the fossils in Pokemon Diamond?
The Fossils in Pokémon Diamond are the Helix Fossil which is the Omanyte Fossil, the Dome Fossil which is the Kabuto Fossil, the Old Amber which is the Aerodactyl Fossil, the Root Fossil which is the Lileep Fossil, the Claw Fossil which is the Anorith Fossil, the Skull Fossil which is the Cranidos Fossil and the Armor Fossil which is the Shieldon Fossil.
How many fossil types are there?
You have 9 types: Armor Fossil, Claw Fossil, Cover Fossil, Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, Old Amber, Plume Fossil, Root Fossil, Skull Fossil
What can geologist learn from fossils?
Where the fossil was from,what the fossil was,and how old the fossil is.
What is the term for the remain of a once-living organism?
fossil
What is the relationship between Power Plants and Greenhouse gases?
Power plants are usually powered by fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). The burning of fossil fuels in industry, transport and the generation of electricity emits carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas. So there is a direct relationship.
What is the rarest fossil in fossil fighters?
A turtle fossil
What fossil is kabuto?
Kabuto's fossil is the dome fossil
