Is hair preserved in fossils?...

Is hair preserved in fossils?

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(i)When people hear word fossil,they probably think of gigantic leg bones and sharp teeth.
(ii)But ,in appropriate conditions,after an animal dies even delicate body coverings like skin,hair and feathers can be preserved.
(iii)When it comes to preserving body parts fossilized hair is rare.

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