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Dinosaurs (the ones that became coal) were living before humans (or most mammals for that matter) were ever around.

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What sedimentary rocks have plant fossils?

Although any sedimentary rock can contain plant fossils, the fossils themselves are likely to be coal. Coal itself is a sedimentary rock, and this is entirely composed of plant fossil, but for the physical evidence of the existence of a plant, you would be lucky to find an intact sample, as after the death of the plant it crumples and wilts, and then sedimentary processes crush it. It is estimated that for every metre of coal measure, there was 20 metres of plant material. Any rock can contain a plant fossil, but it is rare to find a plant fossil outside of a coal measure. An example of a plant fossil outside of a coal measure would be a bed of shale with a root-like structure in it. This could be in-filled with any soluble mineral. The history would be that the shale was uncovered by natural processes, it had a crack in it, a seed fell into the crack and the tree grew inside the crack, spreading its roots. Later, after the tree died and rotted away, the impression was in-filled and thus preserved.


Why arent fossils found in extrusions and intrusions?

Fossils are not found in extrusions and intrusions, such as lava flows and igneous rock formations, because the extreme heat and pressure generated during these volcanic processes usually destroy any organic material present. Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, where the remains of organisms are buried and preserved in layers of sediment over time.


What kingdom is fossils?

Fossils belong to the kingdom Animalia, which includes all animals both living and extinct. Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past.


Are there any fossils in sedimentary rocks?

Yes all fossils occur in sedimentary rocks or rocks that began as sedimentary rocks.


The remains of a once living thing?

Fossils are the remains of plants and animals that have been turned to stone.

Related Questions

Why arent there any more fossils?

There are fossils left, ones are constantly forming. Perhaps you aren't looking in the right places


Have More Human Fossils Have Been Found Than Any Other Type Of Fossil?

No, human fossils are among the rarest type of fossils. Fossils of plants and marine organisms are far more abundant and have been found in greater numbers than human fossils.


Is coal a renewable resources?

No, because if we use to much coal it will all be gone and we won't have any more.


Why arent any dinosaur fossils found in louisiana?

storms washed them away. At the dinosaur times it rained a lot. The last storm could have done it.


Where are the spark plugs located on 2003 Mazda Protege 5?

There arent any. There arent any. There arent any.


Are there any fossils in the Pyrenees?

No, there are no fossils in the Pyrenees.


What fossils can you find in the ruins of alph?

There aren't any fossils there.


What are facts about Ottawa?

there arent any


Are there any fossils in wave rock?

yes there are fossils in wave rock


Did somebody find any fossils?

Yes somebody did find fossils


What sedimentary rocks have plant fossils?

Although any sedimentary rock can contain plant fossils, the fossils themselves are likely to be coal. Coal itself is a sedimentary rock, and this is entirely composed of plant fossil, but for the physical evidence of the existence of a plant, you would be lucky to find an intact sample, as after the death of the plant it crumples and wilts, and then sedimentary processes crush it. It is estimated that for every metre of coal measure, there was 20 metres of plant material. Any rock can contain a plant fossil, but it is rare to find a plant fossil outside of a coal measure. An example of a plant fossil outside of a coal measure would be a bed of shale with a root-like structure in it. This could be in-filled with any soluble mineral. The history would be that the shale was uncovered by natural processes, it had a crack in it, a seed fell into the crack and the tree grew inside the crack, spreading its roots. Later, after the tree died and rotted away, the impression was in-filled and thus preserved.


Are there any balls in the machine?

If there arent any balls then there is none.