Which of the following denotes remains of particular organisms that were widely distributed, but lived for only a relatively brief interval of geologic time?
A)internal moulds
B)fleeting impressions
C)index fossils
D)eratosthenes

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Index fossils are remains of organisms that were widespread and lived for a relatively short period of time. They are used as biostratigraphic markers in correlating and dating rocks of different regions. Option A refers to the impression left on the inside of a fossil shell or other object, while option B refers to a temporary mark or indentation on a surface. Option D refers to an ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, and is not related to the question.

Which of the Following Denotes Remains of Particular Organisms That