I WONDER - Are Fossils The Same As Bones? Me Pregunto - Los Fósiles Son Lo Mismo Que Los Huesos?

Fossils may look like bones but are actually rocks that have taken the shape of the original object. When plants or animals die and are buried under layers of earth, they undergo compression and turn into sedimentary rocks. This process preserves the original shape of bones and shells, allowing us to study the forms of ancient life.

What is the process that turns remains into sedimentary rocks?

What does the fossil represent in terms of the original object?