a: index fossil ~
b: bookmark

What:

"Explain that an index fossil is like a bookmark of sorts. It is used by scientists to help date specific rock layers. Only fossils that are abundant, existed as a species for a relatively short time, and are dispersed around the world are designated as index fossils."


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Date: Jan 13 2019 11:26 AM


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