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In order to estimate the age of Anomalocaris fossils, paleontologists would have most likely used A - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 17 - 2012 - Paper 1
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In order to estimate the age of Anomalocaris fossils, paleontologists would have most likely used A. index fossils. B. carbon-14 dating. C. a molecular clock. D. DNA... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:In order to estimate the age of Anomalocaris fossils, paleontologists would have most likely used A - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 17 - 2012 - Paper 1
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A. index fossils.
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Paleontologists often use index fossils as they are species that were widespread but only existed for a relatively short period of geological time. This characteristic makes them useful for dating and correlating the age of rock layers where these fossils are found. Thus, the age of Anomalocaris fossils can be estimated based on the occurrence of associated index fossils in the same strata.