GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

FOSSILS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A fossil that is the entire remains or skeleton of an organism. Tar, ice, and amber are three substances that preserve entire bodies.
A
body fossil
B
trace fossil
C
cast fossil
D
mold fossil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Preserved remains are types of fossils where the entirety of an animal, plant, or insect is preserved. These types of fossils can only be created under special circumstances that prevent the decomposition of the creature. Creatures preserved this way have been found in amber, tar, peat, and ice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Collectors and scientists have found not just bugs entombed in tree resin, but even animals as large as lizards, frogs and salamanders can be preserved in impressive detail. Skin, scales, fur and feathers are just some of the incredibly detailed features found in amber. Insects may be caught having sex.

Detailed explanation-3: -Preserved evidence of the body parts of ancient animals, plants and other life forms are called ‘body fossils’. ‘Trace fossils’ are the evidence left by organisms in sediment, such as footprints, burrows and plant roots.

Detailed explanation-4: -These fossils are called preserved fossils, or originals remains. Organisms can be preserved in tar, amber, or ice.

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