What is an index fossil?

A) An organism that existed for a vast period of time and is representative of an era
B) An organisms that is restricted to one small, geographic setting
C) A trace fossil that defines a colony of organisms
D) An organism that was geographically widespread but limited to a short span of geologic time


Answer: D

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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