Most organisms in the fossil record no longer live on Earth. What does this

imply?

A. That organisms on Earth are not related

B. That the organisms are now extinct

C. That all organisms appeared on Earth at the same time

D. That organisms living today cannot become fossils

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Biology

Angus

20 December, 04:28

Most organisms in the fossil record no longer live on Earth. What does this

imply?

A. That organisms on Earth are not related

B. That the organisms are now extinct

C. That all organisms appeared on Earth at the same time

D. That organisms living today cannot become fossils

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Angel Wall · Answer 1

The fossil record

This supports Darwin's theory of evolution, which states that simple life forms gradually evolved into more complex ones. Evidence for early forms of life comes from fossils. By studying fossils, scientists can learn how much (or how little) organisms have changed as life developed on Earth.

Most organisms in the fossil record no longer live on Earth. What does thisimply?A. That organisms on Earth are not relatedB. That the organisms are now extinctC. That all organisms appeared on Earth at the same timeD. That organisms living today cannot become fossils

Most organisms in the fossil record no longer live on Earth. What does this

imply?

A. That organisms on Earth are not related

B. That the organisms are now extinct

C. That all organisms appeared on Earth at the same time

D. That organisms living today cannot become fossils