GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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geological column
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index fossils
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paraconformity
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are some types of index fossils which include Ammonites, Brachiopods, Graptolites, Nanofossils and Trilobites. Ammonites: The fossil of ancient marine animals is said to be known as an ammonite index fossil. During the Mesozoic era, they were common (245 to 65 million years ago ).
Detailed explanation-2: -If the same index fossil is found in different areas, the strata in each area were likely deposited at the same time. Thus, the principle of faunal succession makes it possible to determine the relative age of unknown fossils and correlate fossil sites across large discontinuous areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the Paleozoic Era (541 to 252 million years ago) Fish diversified and marine organisms were very abundant during the Paleozoic. Common Paleozoic fossils include trilobites and cephalopods such as squid, as well as insects and ferns. The greatest mass extinction in Earth’s history ended this era.