Fossilized or converted to fossil form; preserved in rock through geological processes.
From fossil plus -ated suffix (meaning 'converted to' or 'subjected to'), an alternative form of fossilized.
A fossilated organism is a perfect time capsule—every cell detail can be preserved, sometimes down to the microscopic level, showing us exactly what ancient creatures looked like inside and out!
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