Fossilisaatiotavat
Fossilisaatiotavat, or methods of fossilization, describe the various natural processes by which the remains of organisms are preserved as fossils. These methods depend on factors like the organism's body composition, the environment in which it died, and the subsequent geological conditions.
One common method is permineralization, where groundwater rich in dissolved minerals seeps into the porous spaces
Molds and casts are also important fossilization types. A mold forms when an organism's remains are buried
In some cases, organic material can be preserved with little alteration. Carbonization, or compression, occurs when
Trace fossils, such as footprints, burrows, and coprolites (fossilized feces), represent the activity of organisms rather