Question

using the diagram, how would you expect a jellyfish buried by a volcanic eruption to be fossilized? fossilization would not occur because the bones of jellyfish decay rapidly. hard parts of the body such as teeth and bones that do not decay rapidly would be fossilized by mineralization. soft parts of the body that do not decay rapidly would be fossilized by mineralization. fossilization would not occur because jellyfish do not have bony skeletons or hard shells. need help on this question? read the ebook page on this topic (no penalty) get a hint (fewer points) show answer (no points)

Explanation:

Jellyfish are composed entirely of soft tissue with no hard parts (like bones or shells). The diagram likely emphasizes that fossilization via mineralization or other common processes relies on hard structures to preserve; without these, fossilization is unlikely. The option stating fossilization fails due to lack of bony skeletons/hard shells aligns with this biological fact.

Answer:

Fossilization would not occur because jellyfish do not have bony skeletons or hard shells.