paleo exam 1 Flashcards
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geologic time units from biggest to smallest
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eon , era, period, epoch
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phanerozoic eon
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The current eon, includes Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.
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What is a Fossil?
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Physical remains or traces of organisms preserved in rock.
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Body Fossils
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Direct remains (bones, shells, plant parts).
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Trace Fossils
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Evidence of behavior (burrows, tracks, coprolites).
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Ancient Greek Myths
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Early misinterpretations of fossils as giants, dragons.
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Leonardo da Vinci (1500s)
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Recognized marine fossils in mountains.
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Nicolaus Steno (1600s)
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Developed stratigraphy principles, identified shark teeth fossils
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