Mold and Cast
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<dinofyi-glossary slug="mold-and-cast"></dinofyi-glossary>A mold fossil preserves the shape of an organism as a negative impression; a cast forms when minerals fill a mold to create a positive replica. Natural casts can preserve fine detail of bones and soft tissues.
Category: Fieldwork & Excavation