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CJ asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 6 years ago

Why are hard body parts more commonly found in the fossil record?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Soft parts rot and slough off before petrification takes over.

    Bone petrifies easily, flesh does not.

  • Kathy
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    The other body parts are soft and turn to oozzze and drizzle away with rain, winds erosion, edibility. Good old bonz stay and stay.

  • Al
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    soft body parts rot

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