The Cambrian Explosion Provided a Wealth of Fossil Remains for Scientists

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Cambrian Explosion provided a wealth of fossil remains for scientists to uncover. Many of the animals from this time period had tough skins or shells. This would

• A)protect the animal from osmotic pressure.
• B)be a disadvantage for these organisms and lead to their death and fossil formation.
• C)protect the animal from predators.
• D)make these animals more desirable to predators.
• E)allow the animals to move into different environments easily.

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