Consider This Statement: "There Is Bias in the Fossil Record

question 41

Essay

Consider this statement: "There is bias in the fossil record." Why would bias exist in the fossil record if scientists carefully preserve dig sites and document all findings?

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Definitions:

Needle

A slender, sharp instrument typically made of metal, used for injecting substances into the body or withdrawing fluids from it.

Syringe Method

A technique involving a syringe for injecting substances into the body, withdrawing fluids, or applying suction.

Venipuncture

The process of puncturing a vein with a needle to draw blood or administer medication.

Capillary Puncture

A medical technique involving the puncture of a capillary vessel, usually in the finger or earlobe, to obtain a small blood sample for testing.