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    Jan 9, 2014, 06:25 PM
    Fossil Evidence
    Why is fossil evidence tricky for paleontologist to find/use
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    Jan 9, 2014, 07:00 PM
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    Why is fossil evidence tricky for paleontologist to find/use
    It is usually encased in rock.
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