Question

Which of the following is important features of fossils which help in the study of evolution?

• A. Fossils help in establishing evolutionary traits among organisms and their ancestors
• B. Fossils help in establishing the time period in which organisms lived
• C. Fossils represent modes of preservation of ancient species
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Fossils are the remains of dead animals and plants which may be in form of moulds, casts, skeletal remains, etc. They help in establishing many unknown characters and features of extinct animals. They help develop evolutionary characters and their physical presence. They help archaeologists date these fossils depending on their presence on different layers of soil sedimented over years on earth. Fossils help in establishing evolutionary traits in between organisms and trace connections between them. For example, Archaeopteryx, which is a connecting link between non-avian feathered dinosaurs and modern birds. So, the correct answer is option D.