The millions of fossils that scientists have collected are called the fossil __.
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Fossils are the remains of organisms; either their preserved remains or some trace of their existence. How does an organism become a fossil? Most are preserved in rock layers beneath the surface of the Earth. Let's look at one of the common ways that organisms can be preserved into fossils. Below, put the images and descriptions in the correct sequence. You'll need to scroll to see all of the images and descriptions.
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