n.石化；僵化

Fossilization occurs when an organism is buried in sediment and preserved over millions of years.
化石化是当有机体被沉积物埋藏并经过数百万年保存的过程。
The process of fossilization can turn bones into stone, as seen in dinosaur fossils.
化石化过程可以将骨骼转化为石头，就像我们在恐龙化石中看到的那样。
Petrification, a type of fossilization, happens when water containing minerals replaces the organic material in a plant or animal.
石化是一种化石化类型，指的是含有矿物质的水取代植物或动物中的有机物质。
The fossilization of footprints provides insight into how ancient creatures moved and behaved.
脚印的化石化为我们揭示了古代生物如何移动和行为举止。
Ammonite fossils are common finds for collectors due to their widespread fossilization during the Mesozoic Era.
由于在中生代时期广泛分布的化石化，菊石化石对于收藏家来说是常见的发现。
The fossilization of soft tissues is extremely rare because they usually decompose before becoming fossilized.
柔软组织的化石化极其罕见，因为它们通常在有机会变成化石之前就已经分解了。
Scientists use the degree of fossilization to determine the age of rocks and sediments where the fossils are found.
科学家利用化石的保存程度来判断在其所在的岩石和沉积物中的年代。
The fossilization of wood, known as petrified wood, is a result of mineral-rich groundwater seeping through the pores of the wood.
木头的化石化，即石化木，是因为富含矿物质的地下水渗透过木材的孔隙所致。
Coral reefs provide ideal conditions for fossilization since they produce hard skeletons that are more likely to be preserved.
珊瑚礁提供了理想的化石化条件，因为它们产生硬质骨架，更容易得以保存。
Paleontologists study fossilized remains to learn about past life forms and Earth's history.
古生物学家研究化石遗骸以了解过去的生物形态和地球的历史。