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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.


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although technically they are not preserved in the earths crust; the minerals in the bones and pore spaces have been replaced by other harder minerals which take much longer to weather.There are a number of different fossilization processes.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


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 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.