Question

Mention three important features of fossils which help in the study of evolution.

Answer 1

Important features of fossils that help in the study of evolution :

• The fossils can be used to determine their age and the time period during which they lived.
• The fossils provide information about morphology and anatomy of the past organisms which can be used to establish their relationship with the present and past organisms.
• They provide tangible, physical evidence of ancient life and has provided the basis of the theory of evolution.