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Fossils
This category is for questions about the bones, fragments, imprints, and other remainders from a different time. The questions and answer you will find here are history set in stone -- our past, immortalized in solid rock. You will also be able to find questions pertaining to the locations of these fossils, how you might identify them, and how they were formed.
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Because the layer dinosaur fossils are located are from time period and the fact there were no mammals (cat like) on that time, makes it impossible for cats to be found on that layer.
Actually the first mammals appear in the fossil record about the same time as the first dinosaurs, but until at the time the dinosaurs died out (65 million years ago) no mammal was quite as large as the modern cat (most were the size of rats or smaller). The first cats (and "dogs") did not appear until about 50 million years ago.
The fact that the remains were found in both of these distant locations suggests that the continents were at some point in time physically connected.
Are there fossils at yosemite?
Yes, there are fossils in the Yosemite National Park area. Don't expect to find any though, since it is not a "hot spot" but just like any normal piece of land.
How do mass sedimentary graves indicate a quick deposition?
Large "graveyards" strongly suggest that the organisms had a sudden, violent burial
Here is my guess:
I believe the word has meta-morphed in to the current form after years of lost translation.
Over a century ago in the wild wild west, a gun was called a "Peace Maker" and was strapped to the hip by a holster. Therefore, whenever it was mentioned, it was referred to as the "Peace."
Somewhere along history, I believe that people lost the original translation and started referring to the gun as a "piece" instead of the original origin "peace."
What does sedimentary rock and fossils have in common?
Most organic matter(living plants,insects,animals etc,) gets fossilized by the layers of sediments and with heat and pressure in millions of years become fossils.This process of preservation is not possible in other types of rocks.
How do fossils provide evidence that evolution has taken place?
Fossils show evidence of evolution by showing a picture to the past and through some methods how DNA of one animal may be similar to that of a modern animal.
What does a pealeantologist do?
A paleontologist studies prehistoric life by examining fossils to understand the history and evolution of life on Earth. They may work in the field to excavate fossils or in a lab to analyze and interpret them.
When is the best time for you to dig up fossils underground?
Any Time of the day is fine but its easier to search day time
What are two kinds of information that scientists attempt to infer from the study of fossils?
Relative age of the rocks
and the
Paleo environment.
What does the discovery of fish fossils in sedimentary rock indicate?
This indicates that the layers of sedimentary rock that constain fish fossils (or any other marine fossil for that matter) indicate there once was a body of water lying over that are of the earth whether it being an ocean or just simply a lake.
In Pokemon LeafGreen LeafGreen where do you bring fossils?
On cinnabar Island, to the left of the pokemon center, lies a "laboratory".
If you go inside, then go to the right and enter the third door.
Talk to the Professor there.
Where is the City Of Fossil Museum in Fossil Oregon located?
The address of the City Of Fossil Museum is: , Fossil, OR 97830
What is the present geological eon?
We currently live in the Holocene Epoch of the Quaternary Period of the Cenozoic Era of the Phanerozoic Eon.
To become a fossil, something must have died a very long time ago, as the process of fossilization takes eons. When people talk about a "living fossil" they are talking about a species which has been around unchanged long enough for members of that species to become fossils, like a coelacanth. Or more jocularly, you might be making fun of someone because of their age. ("Mr. Overthwaite, the math teacher? He's been teaching here forever. He's a living fossil!")
Where can one find an official sale of Fossil watches?
Someone that is looking to purchase Fossil watches can do so by shopping with the online retailers eBay as well as Amazon. Both of the websites offer great prices as well as customer reviews.
Would a worm burrow preserved in solid rock be considered a fossil?
Yes, this would be a "trace fossil" or "ichnofossil". They can be very useful when studying the environment of the sediments from which the rock is formed. HTH Dr. C. :)
What Pokemon is in the claw fossil in Pokemon ruby?
in the claw fossil there is a Pokemon called anorith. at level 41 it evolves into armaldo. it is a water/ground type. i know, it doesn't really make much sense... but it is very powerful..... look it up and you will see a picture of it.
The main characteristic that distinguishes the fossil record of the Paleozoic Era from the Precambrian Era is the appearance of diverse and complex multicellular organisms in the Paleozoic Era. In the Precambrian Era, the fossil record primarily consists of simpler single-celled organisms. Additionally, the Cambrian Explosion, which occurred at the beginning of the Paleozoic Era, marked a significant increase in the diversity of life forms.
Why are cockroach called living fossils of live?
It is called so because it is the oldest winged insect alive. Its fossils are 350 million years old.
