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Describe fossils as preserved traces such as footprints, burrows and rootlet traces.

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The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

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Fossils

AQA GCSE BiologyInheritance, variation and evolution

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Describe fossils as preserved traces such as footprints, burrows and rootlet traces.. Within The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, this learning objective sits inside Fossils for AQA Biology 8461. Focus on using ideas such as burrows, footprints, fossils, preserved traces accurately in your explanation. A strong response should define the core idea, describe the relevant biological process, and connect it back to the question wording instead of giving a vague definition. When revising, students should aim to explain the science clearly, include precise biological vocabulary, and show how the process or structure links to the wider topic rather than listing isolated facts.

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