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Fossils (from Latin fossus, literally "having been dug up") are the preserved remains or traces of animals (also known as zoolites), plants, and other organisms from the remote past.

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Fossil comes from what latin word?

Fossil comes from the Latin word fossus meaning "to be dug up."


What does the latin word fossil mean?

The word'fossil'is a latin word which means,'dug up'.


What does the word fossil mean in latin?

The word'fossil'is a latin word which means,'dug up'.


What country in latin America has the most fossil fuels forests and metals?

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What is the derivation of the word fossil?

From the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb fodere, to dig up.fossus = having been dug up


Where does the word fossil come from and what does the original word mean?

The word "fossil" comes from the Latin word "fossilis," which means "dug up." Fossil typically refers to the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in rocks.


What words can you make with the letters ifloss?

fossil


What are all the fossils in Pokemon Diamond?

The Fossils in Pokémon Diamond are the Helix Fossil which is the Omanyte Fossil, the Dome Fossil which is the Kabuto Fossil, the Old Amber which is the Aerodactyl Fossil, the Root Fossil which is the Lileep Fossil, the Claw Fossil which is the Anorith Fossil, the Skull Fossil which is the Cranidos Fossil and the Armor Fossil which is the Shieldon Fossil.


How many fossil types are there?

You have 9 types: Armor Fossil, Claw Fossil, Cover Fossil, Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, Old Amber, Plume Fossil, Root Fossil, Skull Fossil


What best describes fossil?

Fossils (from Latin fossus, literally "having been dug up") are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past. The totality of fossils, both discovered and undiscovered, and their placement in fossiliferous (fossil-containing) rock formations and sedimentary layers (strata) is known as the fossil record. Fossil are bones of extinct creatures that are said to live thousands of years ago. A fossil is the ancient remains of animals, plants and other organisms from the distant past. The word is from a Latin word 'fossus' which means 'dug up'.


What two fossil fuels are found in Mexico?

The two main fossil fuels found in Mexico are oil (petroleum) and natural gas. Mexico's oil and natural gas reserves are some of the largest in Latin America, with significant production occurring both onshore and offshore.


What is the term for the remain of a once-living organism?

fossil