Fossil
The preserved traces and remains of an organism that lived long ago
Real World Example
Imagine trying to piece together the story of your week just by looking at the items left on your kitchen counter. This is similar to how scientists use fossils to reconstruct the lives and environments of organisms that lived millions of years ago. Just as the remnants of take-out containers, grocery lists, and mail can tell you about your activities, diet, and plans, fossils serve as preserved traces and remains that give us insights into ancient life and the conditions of the Earth at that time.
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