Which of the following organisms would be most likely to be preserved in the geologic record?
A) a clam with a thick calcite shell that lived on a mudflat
B) the bones of a dinosaur that lived in a humid environment
C) a tree
D) a mussel that clings to rock outcrops in the surf zone

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Organisms with hard parts, like the thick calcite shell of a clam, are more likely to be preserved in the geologic record because they are less likely to decompose or be destroyed before they can be fossilized.

Which of the Following Organisms Would Be Most Likely to Be