The body of a mammal falls into a lake and is quickly covered by limestone sediment. However, the lake is aseptic and devoid of microbiological life. Could such a lake result in a fossil being formed, and if so what basic characteristics would it be likely to have?
A) Yes, it would be flattened.
B) No, but an imprint would remain.
C) Yes, it would be three-dimensional.
D) Yes, but it would be devoid of any intricate detail.
E) No, a fossil is not possible in an aseptic body of water.
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