Question

Fossils are rare because certain conditions are needed to preserve an organism in order for it to fossilize, and those conditions themselves are rare. Which of these conditions is LEAST likely to result in fossilization? A) Organism has an exoskeleton. B) Organism lives in or near water. C) Organism lives in a colder climate. D) Organism is prey to several species.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The least of the conditions that can result in fossilization would be when an organism is a prey to several species.

Fossils are remains or traces of organisms that have been geological preserved and a prey is an organism that is often hunted and serves as food to bigger organisms. When an organism is eaten, the probability of it becoming a fossil becomes low. Unless such an organism is usually partially eaten by predators, there would not be any remains, let alone being fossilized.

The correct option is D.