Types of Fossils

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What is a trace fossil?

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A trace fossil is a type of fossil that provides evidence of the activity of ancient organisms, such as footprints, burrows, or feces.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, which can include bones, shells, and imprints.

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What is coprolite?

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Coprolite is a type of fossilized dung that provides information about the diet and behavior of ancient animals.

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Which type of fossil is formed from the remains of an organism?

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Body fossil.

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is formed when a mold of an organism is filled with minerals or sediment, creating a replica of the original organism.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is an impression left in sediment that shows the shape of an organism.

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Which type of fossil is least likely to be found from a plant?

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Coprolite, as it is fossilized feces and plants do not produce feces.

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What type of fossil would dinosaur footprints be classified as?

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Trace fossil.

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Which fossil is considered the oldest among ferns, fish, and ammonites?

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Ammonite.

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Which fossil is considered the youngest among ferns, fish, and ammonites?

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Fern.

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