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Fossils were of grear interest to early scientists because there:
* appered to be of unusual, unknown organisms that were no longer living
* are no fossils of most living species
* buried very deep within rock more than 1km
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What is millions of fossils that scientists have collected?
Fossil records. Next time look in your textbook.
What fossil records tell us that elephants have evolved?
Fossil records of ancient elephant species, such as Mammoths and Mastodons, show the evolution of elephants over millions of years. These records demonstrate changes in size, tusk shape, and habitat preferences, reflecting the process of adaptation and evolution. Comparing these fossils to modern elephants helps scientists understand how elephants have evolved over time.
How scientists estimate the age in years of a fossil?
Scientists can use carbon dating to determine the age of a fossil.
How are molecular clocks usually calibrated based on specific genetic mutations or fossil records?
Molecular clocks are typically calibrated by comparing genetic mutations or fossil records to estimate the rate at which DNA changes over time. This helps scientists determine how long ago species diverged from a common ancestor.
How can scientist learn about an arganisms ancestors?
Scientists can learn more about ancestors of different species and organisms by looking at fossil records and observing related species that are alive today.
How might a fake fossil affect the work of other scientists?
how might a fossil affect the work of scientists
How do scientists find a plant fossil?
they dig
How do scientists remove fossil from rocks?
by diging it out
Are fossils records complete or incomplete?
Fossil records are not complete. By some estimates, less than 1% of organisms that have lived appear in the fossil record.
Why don't scientists have fossil records for every species that have ever lived?
Scientists do not have fossil records for every species that have ever lived due to several factors, including the rarity of fossilization, which typically requires specific conditions that not all organisms experience. Many species existed for short periods or lived in environments that were not conducive to fossil formation. Additionally, erosion, geological activity, and other natural processes can destroy fossils over time, leading to gaps in the fossil record. Finally, soft-bodied organisms are less likely to be preserved compared to those with hard shells or bones, resulting in an incomplete representation of past biodiversity.
What does the lack of fossil record for some of the Earths history mean to scientists?
that the fossil are oder then what we think
Why it is hard to find fossil records in layers of rock.?
because it hiding in the records of the rock
