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Which correctly lists three materials that preserve soft tissues in fossils?
Amber, Permafrost, and Tar.
What part of the body is likely to be much more diverse in mammal fossils compared to those of other groups?
Soft tissue.
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).
What conditions are required for plants and animals to fossilize?
mainly high pressure but you'll also need sediment such as rock or sand to smash it and as the soft parts of the plant decay they leave impressions on the rock
Fossils of fungi are rare due to?
Mushrooms are very soft and have no cellulose or rigid fibers in them. They smash and disintegrate before they are fossilized.
Does fossils form from soft parts or hard parts?
Fossils can form from both soft parts and hard parts of organisms. Soft parts can become fossilized through processes like carbonization or preservation in amber, while hard parts like bones or shells can undergo mineralization or replacement to become fossils.
Is a print fossil of a vertebrate rare?
Yes, print fossils of vertebrates are quite rare. Unlike the more common body fossils that preserve bones or teeth, print fossils, which capture the impressions of skin, scales, or other soft tissues, require specific conditions for preservation. These impressions are often more susceptible to erosion and destruction over time, making them less frequently found in the fossil record. As a result, when print fossils of vertebrates are discovered, they can provide valuable insights into the biology and behavior of these ancient animals.
Would you find a jellyfish fossil?
It is possible to find jellyfish fossils, but they are rare because jellyfish have soft bodies that are not easily preserved. In some cases, fossilized impressions of jellyfish have been discovered in certain types of sedimentary rocks that have preserved their soft tissue.
Which parts of the dinosaur are found in rocks?
All dinosaur fossils of dinosaurs come from rocks. Most are bones, but some have been footprints, feces, skin impressions, or even mummified individuals, complete with fossilized soft tissue.
Why are fossils not found in chalk?
Chalk is a fossil itself and chalk is soft, and so while you might form a fossil; in it, it would not remain. Within chalk there is often harder rock - which sometimes does contain fossils.
How were jellyfish fossils found?
Jellyfish fossils have been found in sedimentary rock formations around the world, generally in areas where ancient seas once existed. The soft-bodied nature of jellyfish makes their preservation as fossils rare, but in some cases, the impressions left by their bodies in sediment have been preserved and fossilized over millions of years. Scientists use careful excavation techniques to uncover and study these fossils to learn more about the evolution and history of jellyfish.
Fossils of fungi are rare due to fungis?
Their composition of soft materials.
Why do we only have fossils of a fraction of the thing have existed on earth?
Because for much of the earth's early history, living things were made up of soft tissue only.
What is a comparative form for soft?
Comparative form for "soft" is "more soft"!!
Why do fossils only show the bones and teeth of the dead animal?
Because soft tissues, organs, skin and muscle doesn't turn into fossils.
Why is it difficult to study the origin of birds based on fossils?
because the fossilization process rarely preserves soft tissues and the fossils that do are very rare.
Why are fossils formed in sedmentary rocks?
Because sedimentary rocks are soft rocks
