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these rocks are called fossils
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To cause the remains of animal or plant life to decay?
In the SSW #20 the answer to #3 down is decompose
Is sandstone a fossil?
A fossil is the preserved remains of an animal, plant or other organism while sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. There is a fairly distinct difference between the two, thus sandstone is not a fossil. Sandstone may have fossil inclusions, but we are talking about two different things regarding fossils and sandstone.
The procces of changing the hard parts of the remains of an animal or plant with minerals?
It's called fossilization, and in particular, replacement and recrystallization.
Do rainforests contain over half of all plant and animal species in the world?
No. I'm pretty sure it covers a quarter of the world's vegetation and animal species
Explain and give examples of the ways in which soil is formed.?
One way in which soil is formed is from the weathering of rock. When water and wind break down rock, particles from the rock are turned into soil. Also, the decomposition of plant remains turn into soil because after the plant remains have been eroded, those parts or particles turn into soil. It's the same with animal remains, too.
What are the fosslis?
The remains of an animal. -------------------------- Fossils are the remains of a dead plant or animal that have been preserved for a long time.
What is the name for plant and animal remains preserved in rocks over millions of years?
That would be a fossil.
Are preserved remains a type of fossil?
preserved remains of an animal or plant or living thing IS a fossil. dont mistake that with tar. tar is a mixture of once living things. ~your welcome
Preserved remains of plants or animals are called?
Sometimes they are referred to as bits of dead plants or animals. Others refer to them as fossils, or organic remains. If it is a decayed organism (either plant OR animal) it might be referred to as 'detritus'. If it's the final remains of a human being, it may be referred to as a corpse.
What feed on dead plant and animal remains?
Detritivores feed on dead plant and animal remains.
What is a dead plant or animal that has been preserved?
fossil
Fossils are the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago?
I think your looking for Fossils, They contain imprints of Plant and Animal material up to millions of years old. If you want a specific rock that contains Preserved animal or plant remains, try Amber, its Tree sap that has solidified into rock over time and often the insects or plants are perfectly preserved inside. I hope this was helpfull!
What is the name of a dead plant or animal that has been preserved?
a fossil
What elements do plant and animal fossils contain?
Animal fossils contain hydroxyapatite from bones.Plants contain carbon.
What do plant cells contain that animal cells do not contain?
Animal cells contain centriole that is absent in plants .
Does a animal contain chloroplasts?
Animal cells do not contain chloroplast, only plant cells.
Does the plant cell or the animal cell contain genetic material?
Both animal and plant cells contain genetic material, DNA.
