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cast fossil (Noun). A fossil formed when an animal, plant, or other organism dies, its flesh decays and bones deteriorate due to chemical reactions; minerals gradually enter into the cavity, resulting in a cast, also called a mold fossil, which is in the general form of the original organism.
Fossils are remains or traces of past organisms that have been preserved by nature. And here's a fun fact: the word 'fossil' is Latin and actually means 'obtained by digging,' which makes sense because they are often buried. Types of Fossils. There are many ways fossils can form, and we'll get to all that in a minute. First, let's discuss the two main ways that fossils can be classified: Body fossils ; and trace fossils ; The remains of a Hadrosaur are an example of a body fossil, or fossils of the actual organism.