Fossil Evidence

Evidence for evolution comes from different sources and various disciplines:

  1. Fossils.

  2. Biogeography.

  3. The Law of Superposition.

  4. Artificial Selection.

  5. Vestigial Structures.

  6. Similarities: Complete Anatomy.

  7. Overwhelming.

Evidence for Evolution

  1. Fossils - Traces of long-dead organisms. There are different types of fossils here are just a few.

Types Of Fossils:

  • A body fossil is the actual remains of the organism. The most common body fossils found are from the hard parts of the body, including bones, claws and teeth.

  • A fossil mold is formed by the impression left in rock by the remains of organisms.

  • A cast fossil occurs when the mold is filled in by precipitating minerals.

Body Fossil Example:

Fossils | Types and Geologic Period » Geology Science

Fossil Mold Example:

Make a Fossil – For Educators

Cast Fossil Example:

Flawed analysis casts doubt on years of evolutionary research