When fossils were first discovered, some scientists suggested they were the remains of extinct organisms. This idea

conflicted with the views of natural theologians who____.



a. believed that body plans were perfect
b. did not believe in the stratification of rocks
c. did not believe extinctions ever occurred
d. believed fossils in the uppermost layers were those of living organisms
e. believedfossils in each different rock layer were similar to one another


ANSWER: c

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