PhysOrg Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Most of life is carbon-based, that is, organic. These organic molecules containing mostly carbon and hydrogen are delicate to the ravages of time, relatively speaking. They aren't usually preserved in fossils that paleontologists unearth to tell the story of our planet's past. For them, it is vital information lost forever. Read the full article on PhysOrg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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