Which of the following is MOST likely to fossilize?
A)a crayfish that died in its muddy burrow by a creek
B)a jellyfish that died and sunk to the bottom of the ocean
C)a lizard that died on a mountainside
D)a leaf that fell from a tree and landed on the forest floor
E)a snail that died on a rock

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A crayfish that died in its muddy burrow by a creek is most likely to fossilize because it was buried quickly and in an environment that is conducive to fossilization, such as sedimentary rock. B is not likely to fossilize because jellyfish have soft bodies that decompose quickly. C is not likely to fossilize because the lizard died on a mountainside where it is less likely to be buried quickly. D is not likely to fossilize because leaves are also prone to decomposition. E is not likely to fossilize because the snail is on a hard surface rather than being buried in sediment.

Which of the Following Is MOST Likely to Fossilize