What is another word for taphonomy?
Pronunciation: [tafˈɒnəmɪ] (IPA) 
Taphonomy is the study of the processes that transform living organisms into fossils. It encompasses both biological and geological processes that affect the remains of organisms. Synonyms for taphonomy include fossilization processes, fossil preservation, post-mortem changes, diagenesis, and paleobiology. Fossilization processes refer to physical and chemical processes that occur after an organism's death and transform its remains into a fossil, while fossil preservation involves the act of preserving fossils. Post-mortem changes refer to the changes that occur after an organism's death, while diagenesis refers to the processes by which organic matter is transformed into a mineralized fossil. Paleobiology, on the other hand, is the study of ancient life.
