: The scientific study of life in the geologic past through the examination of fossilized remains.

: A review of the material should highlight that it combines biological questions with geological data, essentially "turning life to stone" for scientific study. Essential Sub-Disciplines

. Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age. They generally fall into two categories: Body Fossils: Actual remains like bones, teeth, shells, or leaves. Trace Fossils: