
Not
quite! Trace fossils tell us about animal and plant activity. This
dinosaur footprint is a good example. It wasn't actually part of a dinosaur,
but it shows that one once walked on this spot. Other trace fossils include
animal burrows and droppings, broken egg shells, and stomach digestive stones.
Our crinoid fossil shows the actual creature, not just evidence of its activity. Try again!
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