Which of the following would prevent an organism from becoming part of the fossil record when it dies?
A) It is fully decomposed by bacteria and fungi.
B) It is buried in fine sediments at the bottom of a lake.
C) It gets trapped in sap.
D) It is frozen in ice.

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If an organism is fully decomposed by bacteria and fungi, there will be no remaining hard parts (e.g. bones, shells) that can be preserved as fossils.

Which of the Following Would Prevent an Organism from Becoming