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frogs have very soft bones that are destroyed easily
Most frogs are very small and have thin, weak bones. Small, weak bones fossilize much less often than large, thick bones, hence frog fossils are rare.
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∙ 10y agoMost frogs are very small and have thin, weak bones. Small, weak bones fossilize much less often than large, thick bones, hence frog fossils are rare.
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Why are there so few frog fossils?
The reason frog fossils are hard to come by is because of the softness of their bones.When the earth, soil and rocks move underground, their bones are easily destroyed. Which means fossils cannot form as easily.But saying that, one of the most famous fossils ever recovered is one of a frog, as you can see its facial features, which is rare for a fossil in general, let alone a frog fossil. More about that on the national Geographic website (click here).
How much does a frog lay at a time?
Depends on the frog. Some lay thousands, some lay very few.
Why are the earliest fossils yet found are very few?
because the fossil is behind of the filipins
Why have so few fossil dinosaurs been found in Antarctica?
The biggest problem with finding fossils in Antarctica is that everything is covered in ice, making it hard for archaeologists to excavate and find fossils.
Why are very fossils found in rocks made from sediment that laid down in deep ocean waters?
Isn't it, " Why are very FEW fossils found in rocks made from sediment that laid down in deep ocean waters?"and i thought you would know.
Can you mix a leopard frog with a tree frog?
I did and they were fine. If the Leopard frog is very large and the tree frog is very small you have the chance of losing your tree frog.
How many fossils are there in emerald?
A few
What are six anatomical differences between the digestive system of a human and a frog?
There are a few anatomical differences between the digestive system of a human and a frog. The first is that there are no villi in the small intestine of a frog. Frogs also have very weak teeth. The GI tract of the human and frog are also very different.
Why have so few dinosaur fossils been in Antarctica?
To preserve a fossil you need very special conditions during a long time period. That is why there are only few places in which you can find fossils. Besides, is not easy doing this type of research in Antarctica. Do you imagine the cold?
Why are fossils rare in igneous and metamorphic rock?
This is because igneous and metamorphic rocks are created under extreme heat and pressure, and very few fossils would survive those conditions. The most common forms of fossils are those found in sedimentary rocks.
Why fossils are rarely found in metamorphic and igneous rocks?
This is because igneous and metamorphic rocks are created under extreme heat and pressure, and very few fossils would survive those conditions. The most common forms of fossils are those found in sedimentary rocks.
How do you use the word fossil in a sentence?
The fossils found in that area were of great importance. This is a sentence containing the word fossils.
