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When sedimentary rock replaces organisms they are preserved as fossils
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How Fossils Form
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Pachyteuthis (#2) Fossil
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Came from Pachteuthis animal
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Horn Coral Fossil
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Came from Horn Coral
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Crinoid Stems
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Came from Crinoid Stalks (sea animals like starfish, sand dollars)
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These fossils came from Syracuse
What was syracuse like millions of years ago when these fossils were formed? Why are these animals now extinct?
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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
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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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