Why Are Feathers Rarely Found in the Fossil Record

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why are feathers rarely found in the fossil record?

• A) because birds usually die in dry environments
• B) because feathers do not contain hard parts
• C) because feathers are very small and thus are not well preserved
• D) because birds die in forests,areas with high oxygen levels

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