Explorando fósiles: formación de fósiles

Fossils are rare, especially complete ones, due to decay and predation. For fossilization, rapid burial by sediments is crucial, often occurring in oceans or lakes. Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, and organisms with hard parts like bones or shells have a better chance of preservation. Fossils must remain intact over long periods to be discovered.

What are the conditions necessary for a fossil to form?

Why is rapid burial important in the fossilization process?

How do hard parts of living organisms contribute to fossil formation?

What happens to a banana peel when left on the shelf for several days, and how is this related to fossilization?

What types of rocks are fossils usually found in, and why?