The fossil record reveals that present-day organisms are better adapted to their environments than ancient organisms were adapted to their environments.

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The fossil record shows that ancient organisms were well adapted to their environments at their time, just as present-day organisms are to theirs. Adaptations are specific to the conditions and challenges of each era, not necessarily improving in a linear fashion over time.

The Fossil Record Reveals That Present-Day Organisms Are Better Adapted