Question

Trace fossils reveal much about an animal's appearance. They are the evidence of animal activity. Which of the following is not an example of a trace fossil?


tracks
burrows

imprints

footprints

Answer 1

Answer:

imprints

Explanation:

Trace fossils are defined as the traces found in rocks that represents the life but it only include fossil record. Some example of trace fossils include trails, tracks, burrows, footprints, dung and eggs etcetera.

Thus, imprint is not an example of trace fossils as imprints are the genetic information and trace elements only preserve the traces and not any remains of plant or animal itself.

Hence, the correct answer is "imprints".