In some instances the to words can be used without much change in meaning.
The insect was fossilized in amber.
The insect was preserved in amber.
But in most cases they should not be used interchangeably because there is a difference.
The food was preserved in a can.
The food was fossilized in a can.
I don't know about you but I'd take my can food preserved and not fossilized.
Converted into a fossilized form so that the original appearance was preserved
fossilized shell
a fossilized balangay is a preserved long sailing vessel in early seventies .
All parts of plants have been fossilized.
"The fossilized tyrannosaurus rex was certainly exquisite, was it not?"
No. Artifacts are strictly things that have been modified by human action.
Fossilized poop is called coprolite. It is formed when feces undergoes a process of mineralization and becomes preserved in rock. Coprolites can provide valuable insights into the diet and digestive processes of ancient animals.
footprint
Fossilized insects preserved in amber are actually quite rare. Insects preserved in amber are most often found near river beds and wooded areas.
Hard parts such as bones, teeth, and shells are most likely to become fossilized as they have a higher chance of being preserved over time. Soft tissues like muscles and organs usually decay before fossilization can occur.
Well If you mean like preserved as in fossilized shell fish (clams and lobsters and such) have the highest fossilization record. The are more likely to be traped in sand, or mud at the bottom of the ocean. But this is just a quick guess
Well If you mean like preserved as in fossilized shell fish (clams and lobsters and such) have the highest fossilization record. The are more likely to be traped in sand, or mud at the bottom of the ocean. But this is just a quick guess