Fossilization occurs most frequently among which type of organism?
A)Marine animals and other creatures living near water
B)Water-dwelling animals in tropical areas
C)Animals located in arid deserts
D)Land animals in high-altitude environments
E)Reptiles that are both land- and water-dwelling

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Fossilization is most common among organisms that lived near water, as their remains are more likely to be quickly buried in sediment and protected from decomposition. Marine animals in particular have a high likelihood of becoming fossilized due to the abundance of sediment in the ocean floor.

Fossilization Occurs Most Frequently Among Which Type of Organism