Which Two Conditions Are the Most Important in Order for an Organism

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which two conditions are the most important in order for an organism to become fossilized?

• A)Rapid death and oxygen-free environment
• B)Rapid burial and possession of hard parts
• C)Rapid mineralization and rapid desiccation
• D)Rapid decay and possession of soft tissues

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