Why is it rare for the soft parts of an organism to become a fossil?

A. The soft parts take a long time to decay.

B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals.

C. The soft parts cannot be buried in sediment.

D. The soft parts form petrified fossils.

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Ashlynn Ryan

Biology

7 June, 19:22

Why is it rare for the soft parts of an organism to become a fossil?

A. The soft parts take a long time to decay.

B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals.

C. The soft parts cannot be buried in sediment.

D. The soft parts form petrified fossils.

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Walker Dillon · Answer 1

Your answer is: B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals. They either decay or get eaten by animals. The chance of it being fossilized is rare.

Why is it rare for the soft parts of an organism to become a fossil?A. The soft parts take a long time to decay.B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals.C. The soft parts cannot be buried in sediment.D. The soft parts form petrified fossils.

Why is it rare for the soft parts of an organism to become a fossil?

A. The soft parts take a long time to decay.

B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals.

C. The soft parts cannot be buried in sediment.

D. The soft parts form petrified fossils.