👉 Macrofossil refers to a fossil that is found within a larger organism, such as an animal or plant. These fossils are typically made up of tiny particles and can be found in sedimentary rock layers. Macrofossils provide insight into the evolutionary history of organisms because they represent the oldest known examples of life on Earth. In the context of paleontology, macrofossils are often used to study the physical features of ancient environments, such as the distribution of fossils or the timing of geological
