What type of fossil,examples of which are shown in the figure,is composed of remnants of plankton,algae,bacteria,and pollen?
A) microfossil
B) chemical fossil
C) trace fossil
D) body fossil

Question

What type of fossil,examples of which are shown in the figure,is composed of remnants of plankton,algae,bacteria,and pollen? 
A) microfossil 
B) chemical fossil 
C) trace fossil 
D) body fossil

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Microfossils are fossils that are the remains of microscopic organisms like plankton, algae, bacteria, and pollen. The examples shown in the figure also resemble microscopic organisms, further supporting that they are microfossils. Chemical fossils refer to the chemical remnants of organisms, trace fossils are the evidence of an organism's activity, and body fossils are the preserved remains of an organism's body.

What Type of Fossil,examples of Which Are Shown in the Figure,is