fossil

As nouns the difference between fossil and ventriculite

is that fossil is fossil while ventriculite is (paleontology) any of numerous species of siliceous fossil sponges belonging to ventriculites and allied genera.

As nouns the difference between fossil and oryctography

is that fossil is fossil while oryctography is (obsolete) the description of fossils.

In paleontology terms the difference between fossil and strombite

is that fossil is any preserved evidence of ancient life, including shells, imprints, burrows, coprolites, and organically-produced chemicals while strombite is a fossil shell of the genus Strombus.

As nouns the difference between fossil and strombite

is that fossil is the mineralized remains of an animal or plant while strombite is a fossil shell of the genus Strombus.

As a noun fossil

is fossil.

As an adjective tichorrhine is

(paleontology|used to describe a fossil rhinoceros) having a vertical bony medial septum supporting the nose.

As nouns the difference between fossil and fossilification

is that fossil is fossil while fossilification is the process of becoming a fossil.

As nouns the difference between fossil and ostracite

is that fossil is fossil while ostracite is (paleontology) a fossil oyster.

As nouns the difference between fossil and nautilite

is that fossil is fossil while nautilite is a fossil nautilus.

As nouns the difference between fossil and antholite

is that fossil is fossil while antholite is (paleontology) a fossil plant, like a petrified flower.

As nouns the difference between fossil and fossilist

is that fossil is fossil while fossilist is one who is versed in the science of fossils.

As nouns the difference between fossil and phytolite

is that fossil is the mineralized remains of an animal or plant while phytolite is a fossil plant.