Clues from Fossils

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Plants and animals that decay slowly leave behind a thin film of the element ________.

Bones, hair, skin, flesh, and even internal organs can be preserved when an animal is

The size of dinosaur's _______________ can help determine how big the dinosaur was in real life.

This fossil is shaped within a mold

These animal remains are preserved when they dry out in hot, dry regions.

A shallow print or impression left by a plant or animal

When all the once-living parts have been replaced by minerals, a plant or animals becomes:

Dinosaurs with sharp teeth usually ate ________________ as their primary diet.