How might the hardness of an organism's tissue affect its representation in the fossil record?

• A. There is no impact of tissue hardness on fossilization.
• B. Soft tissues are easier to fossilize, creating a bias towards organisms with soft parts.
• C. Hard tissues are more likely to be preserved, leading to a bias towards organisms with hard parts.
• D. Hard tissues are less likely to be preserved, leading to underrepresentation.

Answer: (C)