Compare and contrast a fossil and a trilobite.  (1 point)

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Both fossils and trilobites are extremely old.  However, a trilobite was a creature that was living on Earth at some point that over time turned into a fossil, meaning a trilobite is one type of many different types of creates found in fossils.  
Both fossils and trilobites are extremely old.  However, a trilobite was a creature that was living on Earth at some point that over time turned into a fossil, meaning a trilobite is one type of many different types of creates found in fossils.  

Both fossils and trilobites are relatively new, both being around 1,000 years old.  However, fossils are only found underwater, whereas trilobites are found all over the globe.  
Both fossils and trilobites are relatively new, both being around 1,000 years old.  However, fossils are only found underwater, whereas trilobites are found all over the globe.  

Both fossils and trilobites are extremely old. However, a fossil was a creature that was living on Earth at some point that over time turned into a trilobite, meaning a fossil is one type of many different types of creates found in trilobites.  
Both fossils and trilobites are extremely old. However, a fossil was a creature that was living on Earth at some point that over time turned into a trilobite, meaning a fossil is one type of many different types of creates found in trilobites.  

Both fossils and trilobites are relatively new, both being around 1,000 years old.  However, trilobites are only found on the bottom of the ocean, whereas fossils are found only on land

The first response accurately compares a fossil and a trilobite by explaining that a trilobite was a living creature that eventually became a fossil, while fossils encompass a variety of different creatures. The second response contains inaccurate information about the age of fossils and trilobites, as well as their locations.

Overall, fossils and trilobites are both ancient remnants of living organisms, but trilobites specifically refer to a type of extinct marine arthropod that existed during the Paleozoic era. Fossils, on the other hand, can encompass a wide range of preserved remains including plants, animals, and other organisms. Additionally, trilobites are mainly found in marine sedimentary rocks, while fossils can be found in various environments on land and underwater.