Fossil Record

Real World Example

Imagine trying to put together a jigsaw puzzle with many missing pieces. Just like how you attempt to visualize the complete image with only a fraction of the pieces, scientists use the fossil record to piece together the history of life on Earth, even though many fossils are missing. In both scenarios, each available piece (or fossil) offers a clue or a glimpse into the bigger picture, helping us to infer and reconstruct the entire story or image despite the gaps.