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Is it rare for an organism's remains to form a fossil
Yes
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When do fossils form most often
when an organism's remains are quickly buried by sediments
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What percentage of remains of all the species that ever lived were fossilized
less than 1%
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Where are most fossils found?
sedimentary rocks
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Where does quick burial of sediments occur more often
in rivers lakes and oceans
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Are water-dwelling organisms most likely to be fossilized or land organisms?
water-dwelling organisms
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How can fossils form from an organism
their bones teeth or shells
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Do fossils of soft-bodied animals exist
yes
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Can proteins and genetic material fossilize?
yes