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two things- fossilization where they are fossilized for millions of years and bones don't rot.

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invertebrates are the most commonly found fossils because they

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Q: How come do animals with bones or shells can be found many years?
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Why are animals with bones teeth and shells more likely to become fossils?

Aniamls with solid substances in their body can be easily preserved in the right conditions and dug up many years later like all the dinosaurs we've found, for example. However, animals like jellyfish that don't have bones in their body are more likely to be preserved like leaves, that are molded into the dirt.


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When did the first animals with hardened shells appear?

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