How Would Early Geologists Such as William Smith Explain the Observation

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How would early geologists such as William Smith explain the observation that certain species were found only in small number of rock layers while others were found in many different layers?

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Definitions:

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is crucial for stopping bleeding.

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure, usually as a result of relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle cells.

Localized Inflammation

A targeted immune response in a specific area of the body, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and often pain, as a result of infection, injury, or illness.

Increased Temperature

A condition where there is a rise in the body's temperature above the normal range, often indicative of infection or inflammation.