← Back to Videos

Factors Influencing Fossilization: The Journey to Becoming a Fossil

Factors Influencing Fossilization: The Journey to Becoming a Fossil

Understand the complex process of fossilization and the factors that influence whether an organism becomes a fossil. Learn about the rarity of fossilization, with fewer than 10% of today's organisms likely to become fossils. Explore how quick burial, the hardness of the structure, and mineral infusion play crucial roles in preserving the remains or traces of organisms over millions of years. All About Natural Selection and Adaptations part 2