Intermediated fossil forms, predicted by gradualism, are typically lacking.

进化渐进论所预测的中间状态的化石一直缺乏。

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The Ediacara fossil formation, which contains the oldest known animal fossils, consists exclusively of soft-bodied forms.

包含已知最古老的动物化石的埃迪卡拉化石组，只含有软体动物。

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The fossil record showed evidence of life forms that no longer existed.

化石记录向人们出示了已灭绝物种存在过的证据。

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Traditional forms of energy, i.e. fossil fuels have traditionally been cheaper to produce than alternative forms such as solar and wind.

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So when we pursue energy independence, when we continue to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by increasing domestic production of fossil fuel energy but other forms of energy, we enhance our security and protect America's future in that way.

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That should apply to everything from traditional fossil fuels to nuclear power to all forms of alternative energy.

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