Introduction To Paleontology Ppt -

, showing how species adapt to changing environments or perish during mass extinction events

: A simplified chart of the Eons and Eras (Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic). Slide 7: Taphonomy – The Journey to Fossilization Process : How an organism goes from "dead" to "fossil." Steps : Death →right arrow →right arrow Mineralization →right arrow Discovery. introduction to paleontology ppt

: Actual remains like bones, teeth, shells, or wood. , showing how species adapt to changing environments

: Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, typically at least 10,000 years old. Two Main Categories : typically at least 10