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Imprints of fossils tell us about evolution- How ?

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Fossils provide solid evidence that organisms from the past are not the same as those found today. Fossils show a progression of evolution by comparing the atomical record of fossils with modern and extinct species. Paleontologist can infer the linkages of their species. For this the body parts such as shell bones or teeth are used. The resulting fossil record tells the story of the part and show the evolution of form over millions of years.
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