True Fossils vs Pseudofossils - How to Recognize Pseudofossils

Explore the fascinating world of fossils and pseudofossils in this comprehensive 32-minute video. Learn to distinguish between true fossils and structures in rocks that mimic them. Discover various types of pseudofossils, including concretions, tafoni, ring patterns, dendrites, and more, alongside their fossil look-alikes. Gain insights into the importance of accurate fossil identification and its implications for understanding ancient life. Delve into the intriguing realm of geological formations, from bubbly minerals to agates and tektites, and uncover the truth behind alleged evidence of Earth's first life forms.

What are Fossils?
What are Pseudofossils?
Pseudofossil concretions
Fossils that look like concretions
Pseudofossil tafoni
Fossils that look like tafoni
Pseudofossil ring patterns
Fossils that look like these rings
Pseudofossil dendrites
Pseudofossil ‘bubbly’ minerals
Pseudofossil agates
Pseudofossil stalagtites
Pseudofossil tektites
Pseudofossil first life on Earth!
Why we care!