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hard parts on the outside of the organism means that the potential fossil is more

likely to survive as increasing pressures are placed on the potential fossil when

sediments are placed on top.

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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.


What soft parts of organisms are most likely to become fossils?

Soft tissues such as skin, fur, feathers, and organs are less likely to become fossils compared to hard parts like bones, teeth, shells, and exoskeletons. Rapid burial in sediment or other materials can better preserve soft parts, but this is less common than the preservation of hard parts.


Why cant you find many single-celled organisms as fossils in rocks?

Single-celled organisms lack hard parts like shells or skeletons, making it difficult for them to leave behind fossils. Soft-bodied organisms are less likely to be preserved in the fossil record compared to organisms with hard parts, like shells or bones. Additionally, single-celled organisms are more likely to be broken down and decomposed before they have a chance to fossilize.


Did the organisms during the precambrian time have hard body parts?

Most organisms during the Precambrian time did not have hard body parts. They were mostly soft-bodied and lacked the mineralized structures seen in later periods.


Why doesnt everything fossilize?

Not all organisms are preserved as fossils because the conditions required for fossilization are rare. Factors such as rapid burial, absence of oxygen, and the presence of minerals must align to preserve an organism as a fossil. Additionally, the soft tissues of organisms often decay before they can be fossilized.

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Does fossils form from soft parts or hard parts?

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