Which two conditions are the most important in order for an organism to become fossilized?
A)Rapid death and oxygen-free environment
B)Rapid burial and possession of hard parts
C)Rapid mineralization and rapid desiccation
D)Rapid decay and possession of soft tissues

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Rapid burial is necessary to prevent scavenging and decay, while possession of hard parts (such as bones or shells) is necessary for preservation in the fossil record.

Which Two Conditions Are the Most Important in Order for an Organism