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Middle School Life Science Flashcards: Modern Vs Fossil Anatomy

Study Modern Vs Fossil Anatomy in Middle School Life Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the main limitation of using only anatomical evidence to compare fossils and modern organisms?

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ANSWER

Fossils are often incomplete or missing soft tissues. Bones fossilize better than muscles or organs.

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A student says: "The fossil shell and the modern shell are the same shape, so they must have exactly the same job (function) in their organisms." The diagram shows both shells have a spiral shape, but the fossil has thicker ridges. Anatomy can be compared across time using evidence from structures. Which statement best evaluates the student's claim using anatomical evidence?
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