Most Fossils Form in Sedimentary Rocks

question 55

True/False

Most fossils form in sedimentary rocks.

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Definitions:

Epidermal Cells

Cells that make up the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin, playing a crucial role in protecting the body against environmental hazards.

Sweat Glands

Specialized exocrine glands found in the skin of mammals that secrete sweat, a fluid containing water and electrolytes, for thermoregulation.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that underlies the epithelium and separates it from underlying connective tissue.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells within tissues, providing structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.