What does "fossil record" mean?

The collective record of biological development that is reflected in the fossilized remains of organisms through geological history.

What is a synonym for "fossil record"?

Common synonyms include: fossil fragment evidence, fossils, geologic phenomenon.

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1
The collective record of biological development that is reflected in the fossilized remains of organisms through geological history.
"Paleontologists study the fossil record."
2
The record of preserved evidence for a single species or taxon.
"Trilobites have an extensive fossil record."

"Paleontologists study the fossil record."