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Conditions for fossilization are rare. What are some conditions that must be met in order for an organism to become a fossil?
Conditions for fossilization are rare. What are some conditions that must be met in order for an organism to become a fossil?
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For an organism to become a fossil, several conditions must be met:
1. **Rapid burial**: The organism needs to be quickly buried by sediment to protect it from decay and scavenging.
2. **Anoxic environment**: Low oxygen conditions help slow down decomposition and enhance preservation.
3. **Hard parts**: Organisms with hard parts (like bones, shells, or teeth) are more likely to fossilize since soft tissues decay quickly.
4. **Stable environment**: Geological stability helps prevent disturbances that could destroy the fossil.
1. **Rapid burial**: The organism needs to be quickly buried by sediment to protect it from decay and scavenging.
2. **Anoxic environment**: Low oxygen conditions help slow down decomposition and enhance preservation.
3. **Hard parts**: Organisms with hard parts (like bones, shells, or teeth) are more likely to fossilize since soft tissues decay quickly.
4. **Stable environment**: Geological stability helps prevent disturbances that could destroy the fossil.
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