Fossils Journal Page 14

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms. Examples of fossils include dinosaur bones, leaf impressions, and shells. Fossils can provide information about prehistoric life such as what organisms existed, how they lived and evolved over time. Scientists use fossils and the rocks they are found in to study evolution and piece together the history of life on Earth. Fossils serve as evidence of evolution by showing how organisms changed and adapted over many generations.