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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the distant past, typically found in sedimentary rock layers.
Fossils usually form when an organism's remains are rapidly buried by sediment, preventing decay. Over time, minerals replace organic material or create molds/casts.
Types include body fossils (bones, teeth, shells), trace fossils (footprints, burrows), mold and cast fossils, and true form fossils (preserved in amber or ice).
They provide critical evidence for evolution, reveal ancient environments and climates, help us understand extinct species, and reconstruct Earth's geological history.