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Pseudofossil logo #21000 Pseudofossils are inorganic objects, markings, or impressions that might be mistaken for fossils. Pseudofossils may be misleading, as some types of mineral deposits can mimic lifeforms by forming what appear to be highly detailed or organized structures. One common example is when manganese oxides crystallize with a characteristic treelike or dend...
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Pseudofossil

Pseudofossil logo #20023A pseudofossil is false or fake fossil. Sometimes minerals (like manganese oxide) can discolor rocks naturally and the result is a fossil-like impression. Some pseudofossils are fake fossils manufactured by people.
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