Mummified plants? Sounds crazy and spooky, right? In this Halloween special episode, I take you behind the science of plant mummys, also known as plant fossils. We will learn how plant fossils are formed, how they are preserved, and what scientists do with them now.
Here is an article! It is called “How Plant Fossils Are Formed”. (https://
spectacularsci.com/2023/10/plant-fossils-formation/)
Here is an activity! It is called “Mummify an Apple”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2023/10/mummify-an-apple/)
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