FOSSILS
Fossils are like nature’s time capsules, showing us what life was like millions of years ago.
How Are Fossils Made?
Fossils are like nature’s time capsules, showing us what life was like millions of years ago. They form when plants, animals, or other living things leave behind traces or remains that get preserved in rocks.
Why Are Fossils Special?
Fossils teach us about:
- Animals and Plants from Long Ago: Like dinosaurs, ancient fish, or giant ferns.
- Old Environments: They show us what the Earth was like in the past, like whether it was underwater or a forest.
- Earth’s Story: Fossils help scientists understand how life has changed over time
Fossils are like stories written in stone, waiting for us to discover and learn from them!
Notable Fossils Found in Langkawi
Trilobite (Saukiid Trilobite)
- Age: Cambrian Period, approximately 500 million years old.
- Location: Found within the Machinchang sandstone formations.
- Significance:
- Represents the oldest fossil in Malaysia.
- Highlights Langkawi’s ancient marine environment during the Cambrian Period.
Symbolism: The trilobite serves as the inspiration for Obit, Langkawi Geopark’s official mascot.
Corals
- Age: Paleozoic to Mesozoic Eras.
- Location: Found in limestone formations, such as those in Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park.
- Significance: Fossilized corals indicate the presence of ancient reefs and warm, shallow seas.
Crinoids (Sea Lilies)
- Age: Paleozoic Era.
- Location: Limestone formations, often associated with fossilized corals.
- Significance: Crinoid fossils are remnants of echinoderms and provide insights into ancient marine ecosystems.