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When sedimentary rock replaces organisms they are preserved as fossils

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1 When sedimentary rock replaces organisms they are preserved as fossils

2 How Fossils Form

3 Pachyteuthis (#2) Fossil

4 Came from Pachteuthis animal

5 Horn Coral Fossil

6 Came from Horn Coral

7 Crinoid Stems

8 Came from Crinoid Stalks (sea animals like starfish, sand dollars)

9 These fossils came from Syracuse
What was syracuse like millions of years ago when these fossils were formed? Why are these animals now extinct?

10 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

11 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


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