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When might preserved remains of an entire organism form?
- when sediment buries the hard part of an organism
- when an event such as a quick burial or freezing preserves an entire organism
- when minerals replace parts of an organism
- when a thin layer of carbon is left on a rock
Which of the following fossil types is best described as forming when minerals replace all or part of an organism's body?
- a mold
- a petrified fossil
- a cast
- a trace fossil
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When might preserved remains of an entire organism form?