Skin color<span> is due primarily to the presence of a pigment called melanin , which is controlled by at least 6 genes. Both light and dark complexioned people have melanin. However, two forms are produced--pheomelanin , which is red to yellow in</span>color<span>, and eumelanin , which is dark brown to black</span>
While it's true that Fossils hardly even contain DNA, they can still provide numerous clues in order to identify and verify an organism.
For example, in terms of Dinosaurs, their bones and fossils have provided enough evidence to provide an evolutionary link with modern birds.
Carbon dating is another way to find the age of a fossil which provides more information on it's surrounding habitat and the animals it interacted with.
