Question

An animal dies in mud, decomposes, and leaves an imprint, which is later filled by sediment to form a solid copy of the original organism.
How is this fossil different from fossils of preserved remains?

Only hard tissue is preserved.
Hard and soft tissues are preserved.
Only soft tissue is preserved.
There is little change to the preserved organism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Only hard tissue is preserved.

Explanation:

The process of decomposition destroys of the soft tissue remains. Minerals fill in the mold, recreating the original shape of the organism. these are commonly marine invertebrates like shells.

Answer 2

Answer:

Only hard tissue is preserved.