The Oldest Fossils May Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

The oldest fossils may be

• A) fossilized bacterial mats called stromatolites.
• B) microscopic bits of carbon know as zircons.
• C) marine animals from the Burgess Shale.
• D) petrified pollen grains from ancient plants.

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