Why are fossils of carnivores less common than fossils of other animals?

a. They don’t live in areas where fossilization is likely to happen.
b. They are better able to escape sudden catastrophic events.
c. Their large family units have a well-developed warning system.


d. They are warm-blooded and decay faster.
e. They make up a small percentage of the animal population.


e

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