Which of the following components of animals' bodies are most likely to form fossils?
A) internal soft tissue
B) bones,teeth and shells
C) external soft tissues such as skin,feathers,and fur
D) internal organs

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Bones, teeth and shells are made of hard minerals and are more likely to survive the fossilization process than soft tissues such as skin or internal organs. Internal soft tissue is unlikely to be preserved unless it is quickly covered in sediment or converted to a mineral by a process such as permineralization.

Which of the Following Components of Animals' Bodies Are Most