fossiloitumismuoto
Fossiloitumismuoto is a Finnish term that translates to "fossilization form" or "fossilization type." It refers to the specific manner in which an organism or its remains are preserved in the geological record. The process of fossilization involves the replacement of organic material with minerals, or the imprint left by the organism in the surrounding sediment. The specific conditions under which fossilization occurs greatly influence the resulting fossiloitumismuoto.
Different types of fossiloitumismuoto exist, each reflecting the original material and the fossilization environment. For instance,