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Which of the following best explains why the

Gastropod is not a good example of an index
fossil?

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Answer:

Since the gastropod is not unique, it cannot be an index fossil. An index fossil must be found over a wide area of the Earth. Since the gastropod is widely spread, it cannot be an index fossil.

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