6) Environments play a crucial role in an organisms chance of fossilization. Think about the environment each of the below lived in. Then, explain which organisms had a higher or lower chance of fossilization based on the particular habitat. a. A salamander in a creek vs. woody plants in a swamp b. A shark in the Pacific Ocean vs. a deer on top of a cliff

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6) Environments play a crucial role in an organisms chance of fossilization. Think about the
environment each of the below lived in. Then, explain which organisms had a higher or
lower chance of fossilization based on the particular habitat.
a. A salamander in a creek vs. woody plants in a swamp
b. A shark in the Pacific Ocean vs. a deer on top of a cliff
Transcribed Image Text:6) Environments play a crucial role in an organisms chance of fossilization. Think about the environment each of the below lived in. Then, explain which organisms had a higher or lower chance of fossilization based on the particular habitat. a. A salamander in a creek vs. woody plants in a swamp b. A shark in the Pacific Ocean vs. a deer on top of a cliff
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