fossilized

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It has 183 fossilized bones and is roughly 63 percent complete.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

To estimate the age of dinosaurs, paleontologists often examine growth rings preserved inside fossilized bones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

The fossilized bones provide clues about how Kank may have hunted.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Second, fossilized bones are extremely dense because minerals have replaced the original organic material over millions of years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

“It was my husband who first identified the fossilized stegosaur droppings for the university.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman