Which is not a true statement?
A) Floating or swimming small marine organisms make good index fossils because they spread rapidly throughout the ocean
B) Index fossils are abundantly preserved in the fossil record
C) Index fossils existed for a long period of geologic time
D) Index fossils are geographically widespread in the fossil record

Question

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Index fossils are characterized by their short-lived existence in geologic time, which allows for precise dating of the strata in which they are found. This is contrary to option C, which incorrectly states that they existed for a long period of geologic time.

Which Is Not a True Statement