by Gelogia Team | Feb 21, 2025 | Paleontology
The classification of fossils follows Linnaeus’ binomial nomenclature, using genus and species names. Fossils are organized into seven taxonomic ranks, from kingdom to species, allowing scientists to study ancient life forms systematically. The system used in...
by Gelogia Team | Feb 21, 2025 | Paleontology
Microfossils are tiny fossils (0.001 mm to 1 mm) studied under a microscope. Found in marine and terrestrial environments, they help in biostratigraphy, paleoenvironmental analysis, and petroleum exploration, providing key insights into Earth’s history, climate,...
by Gelogia Team | Feb 19, 2025 | Paleontology
Formation of Fossil: A fossil is the preserved remains or terraces of a dead organism. Fossils can be formed in several ways. Four different ways by which fossils can form are explained below: Permineralization occurs when dissolved minerals carried by groundwater...
by Gelogia | Feb 11, 2022 | Paleontology
What is fossil.Where are fossils found.Types of fossils.Conditions of fossilization.Fossilization process. What is a fossil? Any remains, trace, or imprint of a plant or animal that has been preserved in the earth’s crust (mainly sedimentary rock) since some...
