The Oldest Fossils Look as Though They Were Formed by Organisms

question 16

Multiple Choice

The oldest fossils look as though they were formed by organisms that resemble modern

• A)sponges.
• B)red algae.
• C)jellyfish.
• D)amebas.
• E)prokaryotes.

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