fossiilikerrostumia
Fossiilikerrostumat, or fossiliferous strata, refer to layers of rock that contain fossilized remains of ancient organisms. These layers are crucial for understanding the history of life on Earth and the geological timeline. The process of fossilization typically involves the burial of organic material by sediment, such as sand, silt, or mud, which then hardens over millions of years into sedimentary rock. The type of rock and the specific fossils found within can provide clues about the environment in which the organisms lived, such as whether it was a marine, terrestrial, or freshwater setting.
The principle of superposition, a fundamental concept in stratigraphy, states that in an undisturbed sequence of
The study of fossiliferous strata, known as paleontology, has revealed a vast array of extinct life forms,