Monday 22 July 2019

What are trace fossils?

'Trace fossils – burrows or borings; what evidence do living organisms leave behind in rocks?'


This activity invites pupils to apply previously learned observations about the features of modern bivalve shells to the fossil record. Adaptations to different habitats are reflected in the shell structure of bivalves. This understanding is applied to working out what ancient environments were like from the trace fossils left behind by similar organisms.
Many activities related to fossils can be found in the Evolution of Life category on our website.

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