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Re: what is a fossil



[Apologies in advance for being a little flip]

In a message dated 97-06-24 12:02:12 EDT, Bettyc@flyinggoat.com (Bettyc)
writes:

> If you found a quagga (perhaps mummified in the Sahara) would this be a
>  fossil?

No, but it would be a bit out of place.


>  If not a fossil then what would you clasify the remains as?

Most likely as a dark color phase of _Equus burchelli_.

NP