FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Which of the following is most likely to become preserved as a fossil?
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a leaf
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a worm
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a jellyfish
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a clam shell
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hard shell of a clam is more likely to fossilize because it is more resistant to biological and environmental destruction. For this reason, teeth, bones and other hard parts of organisms are much more numerous in the fossil record than soft tissues.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which parts of an organism are most likely to be preserved as fossils and why? Hard parts of an organism generally leave fossils. These hard parts include bones, shells, teeth, seeds, and woody stems.
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