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The fossil record of all species is not complete because the circumstances for fossils to occur is very rare. There must be a special type of sediment, a special type of death (not partially eaten). Therefore, not all species or mutations can be accounted for, however, there are documented fossils for most species or at least close relations
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What are people who study hominids called?
People who study hominids are called paleoanthropologists. They specialize in the study of human evolution and the fossil record of early human ancestors.
What word refers to traces of an organism that existed in the past?
A fossil is a trace of an organism that lived long ago.
What new technologies were invented because of fossil fuels?
The Industrial Revolution began in Europe in the mid to late 18th century, utilizing fossil fuels in the running of factories and the production of goods. This was the big shift from agriculture to manufacturing, and was the beginning of the mass consumption of fossil fuels.
Why is Lucy important?
Lucy, the fossil remains of an Australopithecus afarensis is important because her bones provide evidence that early hominins (man's early ancestors) walked upright. She also represents one of the most complete specimens of a fossilised human ancestor.
Did australopithecus afarensis live in caves?
There is no direct evidence that Australopithecus afarensis lived in caves. They are believed to have primarily lived in woodlands and grasslands, as indicated by the fossil record and isotope analysis of their teeth. Caves were likely used as occasional shelters or for obtaining resources.
What is the fossil record and why is it complete?
because earthquakes have destroyed everything
Is the fossil record complete?
No, the fossil record is not complete. Not all animals and plants were fossilized during the last 4 billion years of the earths existence.
For what animal is the most complete fossil record?
horse
For what animal is the most complete fossil record available?
horse
Is the fossil record of evolution of a species usually complete?
Yes
Is the fossil complete?
No, the fossil record is not complete. Not all animals and plants were fossilized during the last 4 billion years of the earths existence.
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.
What is the chronological collection of life's remains found in layers of rock?
The answer is the fossil record :D
Why is the fossil record complete?
No, it doesn't. consider for a moment that about 98% of all life on the planet is extinct. Now consider that the conditions necessary to produce fossils does not exist everywhere. You have a clue to why we do not have a complete, or even a miniscule record of the history of life on Earth.
What is one reason why the fossil record is incomplete?
The fossil record is incomplete because not all fossils have been discovered. In actuality it is unlikely that all fossils will ever be discovered given the hit and miss nature of fossil discovery which usually occurs through educated guess work. The fossil record will likely never be complete.
The most complete fossil record of past invertebrate life in NJ can be found in rocks of with era?
paleozoic
What is umcomformities?
Gaps in the fossil record/ rock layers because of erosion in the soil.
