a geologist identifies the identical index fossils in rock layers from two different areas. which conclusion is best supported by this discovery ?

David Dahan asked Dec 17, 2023

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David Dahan asked Dec 17, 2023

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The deposition rate of the two rock layers was identical. The fossil organism evolved independently in the two separate areas.!

PeanutsMonkey answered Dec 21, 2023

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