fossil

combustible fossile

Fuel such as coal or oil, that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants.

combustible tel que le charbon ou le pétrole, formé sur des millions d'années à partir de restes d'animaux ou de plantes

registre fossile

The history of life as documented by fossils that have been discovered.

L'histoire de la vie telle que documentée par les fossiles qui ont été découverts.

restes fossiles

The preserved parts of a prehistoric organism, such as bones or imprints.

Les restes d'un organisme conservés sous forme pétrifiée.

Refers to a specific discovery of a fossil or group of fossils.