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Pseudofossils
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Pseudofossil
Manganese Dendrites on Sandstone
Dendrite Pattern is 18 cm x 10 cm
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Pseudofossils are
objects that do not have a biologic origin, but may be mistaken
as a fossil. Mineral and rock patterns of
inorganic origin formed purely by natural geological processes
may be mistaken for fossils.
Dendrites deposited by mineral rich water percolating through
rock layers may have the appearance of a well preserved plant.
Concretions may look like eggs or other objects that have a biologic
origin (Ivanov, Hrdlickova, & Gregorova, 2001, p. 10). |
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Bibliography
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Ivanov,
M., Hrdlickova, S. & Gregorova, R. (2001). The
Complete Encyclopedia of Fossils: A Comprehensive Guide
to Fossils from Around the World. Netherlands: Rebo
Publishers. |
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