23 Fascinating Facts About Fossils – Geology In

23 Fascinating Facts About Fossils – Geology In

Fossils are the preserved remains, impressions, or traces of organisms from past geological ages, typically over 10,000 years old. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons, stone imprints, organisms trapped in amber, petrified wood, and—in rare cases—ancient DNA remnants. Below are 23 interesting facts about these ancient relics. 1-The word "fossil" comes from the Latin term fossilis, meaning "dug up," reflecting the practice of unearthing a…