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Sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. This means that their teeth have been available to the fossilization process for a long time.

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Why are there shark teeth fossils in the mountain of NC?

Shark teeth fossils found in the mountains of North Carolina are a result of the area being underwater millions of years ago. During that time, the movement of tectonic plates caused the seabed with shark teeth to be pushed up to form the mountains. The shark teeth fossils are evidence of the region's geological history and ancient marine ecosystems.


WHERE IS THE BEDROCK?

Assuming you are not referring to the 'Flintstones - town of Bedrock' and are referring to geological bedrock then any rock that is not part of the soil or an erosional clast (of any size) is bedrock. Bedrock is therefore found everywhere.


What is the layer of solid rock found under the soil?

The layer of solid rock found under the soil is called bedrock. Bedrock is composed of consolidated rock that forms the base of the Earth's crust and provides a strong foundation for the layers above it.


What is Georgias state fossil?

The state fossil of Georgia is the shark tooth. This fossil represents the state's rich history and connection to the ocean. Georgia designated the shark tooth as its state fossil in 1976.


How do sharkteeth turn into fossils?

I've included three links, as I found your question very interesting. To be a fossil or ancient remnant, it helps to be in abundance. Sharks lose their teeth and grow new ones. It is important that the remains are not subject to decomposition. The sharks teeth are very hard and covered with enamel. The shark's body is made of cartilage and easily decomposes, so in time all that remains is his scales and teeth. Being buried in sediments or underwater, can protect the teeth from air and bacteria that can cause decomposition. Please see links for more information, including the awesome Stechacanthus shark. Also, one link states that shark's teeth come mostly from the Miocene period. It is probably true that most of the teeth found come from this period. However, sharks were around during the Paleozoic era, Devonian period, and survived the Permian-Triassic time period of massive extinctions. Really quite fascinating

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Why are shark teeth often found as fossils but impressions of jellyfish are rarely found?

Because shark teeth are hard enough to be fossilized


Why shark teeth are often found as fossils but impression of jellyfish are rarely found?

Because shark teeth are hard enough to be fossilized


What are the most commonly found shark teeth?

the beach


What was the first ever kind of shark in the world?

The oldest fossilized shark remains that have been found are teeth, identified as the megalodon.


How many teeth on shark?

a shark has 3 rows of teeth and about 3,000 teeth in a life time.


What is A Big Deal in a Making Shark Teeth?

Dr. Einstein in a Body in Shark is a Long in a Shark Teeth.


How much teeth does a Basking shark have?

An Adult Basking shark has 500 teeth.


Geological process through which shark's teeth end up high on a mountain range?

Millions of years ago, most land was covered by bodies of water. So when the shark died, it died on the mountain top on the mountain. Then in present day, shark teeth are found where the shark died


Christian has a collection of 18 shark teeth he identified them as 6 tiger shark teeth 8 sand shark teeth and the rest as bull shark teeth what does the ratio 4:18 represent in this situation?

4:18 represents 4 bullshark teeth : 18 shark teeth


Where is the Sand Shark Located?

Most Sand Sharks are found in Cape Cod South, but they aren't found in great numbers... the Sand Shark's mouthfull of teeth can send chills through you.


Who has more teeth a whale or a shark?

shark


How long are sharks teeth?

The length of a shark's teeth depends on the type of shark. The largest living shark, a whale shark, has teeth that are relatively small, even tiny. The smallest living shark, the dogfish, also has tiny teeth, while the great white shark has teeth the size of about 36 mm, or 1.43 in. But the largest shark to have ever lived, the megalodon, could grow teeth longer than seven inches long.