What does the fossil record document?

Comparisons of fetal organisms to determine evolutionary relationships

Changes in the DNA sequence that sometimes impact protein production

DNA evidence of evolutionary relationships

The existence, diversity, extinction, and change of many life forms throughout the history of the earth

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The fossil record documents "the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of many life forms throughout the history of the earth." Fossils provide evidence of how life has evolved over millions of years, showcasing the variety of organisms that have existed, the changes they underwent, and the events that led to their extinction.