Question

Compare and contrast the processes that form different fossil types

Answer 1

Processes that form different fossil types:

• The remained parts and elements of an organism that live several years ago is called as fossils.

• Due to natural processes like weathering, soil erosion and other geological activities fossils are hard to preserve.

• Carbonization, permineralization, recrystallization and replacement are the fossil formation processes.

• Carbonization is the chemical reaction forming the thin film of carbon of the organic material.

• Permineralization includes the fossils of bones and teeth. The recrystallization process is responsible for changing the micro-structure of the organic materials to form the fossils.