Question
What is fossil ? Mention the importance of fossil with reference to organic evolution.
Answer
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
The importance of fossil with reference to organic evolution
- Fossils provide evidence of past life and the history of life on Earth.
- Fossils help scientists to infer the morphology, behavior, ecology, relationships, and evolution of ancient organisms, and provide insights into biogeography and environmental change.