Question

Why is it rare for the soft parts of an organism to become a fossil?

A.The soft parts take a long time to decay.
B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals.
C.The soft parts cannot be buried in sediment.
D. The soft parts form petrified fossils.

Answer 1

Your answer is: B. The soft parts can be eaten by other animals. They either decay or get eaten by animals. The chance of it being fossilized is rare.