Why are feathers rarely found in the fossil record?
A) because birds usually die in dry environments
B) because feathers do not contain hard parts
C) because feathers are very small and thus are not well preserved
D) because birds die in forests,areas with high oxygen levels

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Feathers are made mostly of keratin, which is not a hard mineralized substance commonly found in fossils. Therefore, feathers rarely get preserved in the fossil record.

Why Are Feathers Rarely Found in the Fossil Record