FOSSILS - Definition (by Mrs. RUAULT-DJERRAB)

The purpose of this video is to precisely define what a fossil is and the different categories of fossils (remains, molds, traces). Many images are used to illustrate the speech. Important terms are translated into English.
This video is intended for 2nd year License students in Geology (paleontology module), but can of course be of interest to other audiences.
Highlights of the video:
0:00: Introduction
00:49: Remains
03:37: Molds
05:35: Traces
06:44: FAQ (frequently asked questions)
06:47: 1- How long does it take to obtain a fossil?
07:15: 2- Can fossils be found in rocks other than sedimentary rocks?
07:32: 3- Can fossils of all types of living beings be found, such as bacteria or fungi?
07:55: 4- What scientific disciplines are interested in fossils?
References of the photos used:
Personal photos
Separator page 'Restes': Gallery of comparative anatomy, MNHN, Paris, France (photo by Djerrab S.)
Separator page 'Moulages': Trilobites, exhibited at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Grenoble, France.
Separator page 'Traces': Helminthoïdes, exhibited at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Grenoble, France.
"Petrified Forest 2021" by kevin dooley is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Pyritized ammonites: "Quenstedticeras lamberti fossil ammonites (Middle Jurassic; Dubki Quarry, near Saratov, southwestern Russia)" by James St. John is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"Lyuba the mummified baby mammoth" by Ruth Hartnup is licensed under CC BY 2.0. - "Insect in ambers" by Brocken Inaglory is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
"Dinosaur footprints (Dakota Sandstone, Lower Cretaceous; Dinosaur Ridge, Colorado, USA) 4" by James St. John is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"Fossil burrows (Borden Formation, Lower Mississippian; Portsmouth Bypass roadcut, Ohio, USA) 3" by James St. John is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"File:A large coprolite (fossilized feces or dinosaur poop) from South Carolina, USA..jpg" by Poozeum is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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[@michelemhmam7807]

👍👍👍👏👏👏 MERCI comme d'habitude clair, interessant, instructif .Dommage on ne peut mettre qu'un seul pouce !

[@tpgeologie]

Merci de ce commentaire et bonne continuation à vous 😀