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The most accurate dating of a fossil would be provided by the radiometric dating of isotopically datable rock found in association with the sedimentary rock containing the fossil. Because sedimentary rock is composed largely of pre-existing rock, the fossil could not directly be dated isotopically. However, igneous intrusions, lava flows, and tuff which is found in the same strata, can be dated in this manner.

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