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The preserved remains of an animal is known as a fossil.

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Is a fossil a living or non living thing?

its nonliving because fossils are like bones and things from the past


What is the mark of a living thing in solid rock called?

A fossil. Fossils are the remains or traces of once-living organisms preserved in sedimentary rock.


Are preserved remains a type of fossil?

preserved remains of an animal or plant or living thing IS a fossil. dont mistake that with tar. tar is a mixture of once living things. ~your welcome


What is the remain of a living thins that lived long ago called?

the remains of a living thing that lived a long time ago is called a fossil.


Is a fossil living or nonliving?

All fossils are non-living. However, they are always created by living things. Fossils are either a form of preserved remains of a living thing from at least hundreds of thousands of years ago (otherwise they are simply remains), or they are the remnants of signs of a living thing from an equally long period ago (footprints, imprints, fossilized dung, etc).


What is a rock formed from the remains of living things called?

A rock formed from the remains of living things is called a sedimentary rock. This type of rock is formed through a process known as lithification, where sediments such as dead plants or animals accumulate and become compacted over time. Examples include limestone, coal, and chalk.


What is a living thing that produces another living thing like itself called?

A living thing that produces another living thing like itself is called a parent.


Is a fossil a once living thing?

Yes, a fossil is the preserved remains or impressions of a once-living organism. Fossils can be of animals, plants, or other organisms, and they provide valuable information about life forms from the past.


If a living thing dies is it still called a living thing?

come on i mean why do you ask that question. of course not it is called a dead thing. if it is alive it would be called A LIVING THING


What are the remains of living thing that have been preserved in earth's crust?

Fossils, although technically they are not preserved in the earths crust; the minerals in the bones and pore spaces have been replaced by other harder minerals which take much longer to weather.There are a number of different fossilization processes. See this link :How are Fossils Formed?


What is the home area of a living thing called?

The home area of a living thing is called a habitat


What is a sentence for the word fossilized?

a fossil is the remains of a living thing from a past geological age.