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which of the following components of an organisms body are most likely to form fossils?
o internal soft tissue
o external soft tissue (e.g. skin, feathers, fur)
o bones, teeth, shells
o leaves, flowers, roots
Fossils are formed when organisms are preserved in the geological record. Hard - parts like bones, teeth, and shells are more resistant to decay and decomposition compared to soft tissues (internal and external) and plant parts like leaves, flowers, and roots. They can withstand the geological processes that lead to fossilization better.
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