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How many ways are there for an organism to become a fossil once it is buried?

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five ways

Step-by-step explanation:

The chances of becoming a fossil are enhanced by quick burial and the presence of preservable hard parts, such as bones or shells. Fossils form in five ways: preservation of original remains, permineralization, molds and casts, replacement, and compression.

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