How are whole body fossils formed?
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How are whole body fossils formed?
Whole Fossils:
The fossil record contains a huge variety of individual bones that have led to the naming of species. Whole body fossils are much less common, and when they are found they are the subject of great scientific analysis.
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View this answerWhole body fossils are formed whenever an animal is totally covered in mud or sand, so that their body is not exposed to oxygen and so their body...
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