Fossil Records

Fossil Records

The fossil record is a collection of fossils that provides a timeline of life on Earth. It shows how different groups of organisms have changed over time and provides key evidence for the theory of evolution. By studying fossil layers, scientists can determine the age of organisms...

The fossil record is a collection of all known fossils and the layers of rock in which they are found.

Fossils form when dead organisms are quickly buried under sediment, such as mud or sand, which protects their remains from decay.

Over long periods, minerals seep into the remains, turning them into rock and preserving shapes like b...