When sedimentary rock replaces organisms they are preserved as fossils
How Fossils Form
Pachyteuthis (#2) Fossil
Came from Pachteuthis animal
Horn Coral Fossil
Came from Horn Coral
Crinoid Stems
Came from Crinoid Stalks (sea animals like starfish, sand dollars)
These fossils came from Syracuse What was syracuse like millions of years ago when these fossils were formed? Why are these animals now extinct?
Do now- Fossil Observations p.1 Pick 3 fossils to observe Draw and describe Name it using chart (kingdom and phylum) Complete questions 1-3 on bottom p.1 in packet for HW. Refer to pp. 8 and 9
p.1 Fossil Observations 1-Sediment replaces dead plant or animal or traces of the plant or animal. 2-sea/ocean 3-covered with water