Solution for QID #113576: The market for fossils, the remnants of ancient animals and | StudyHelpMe

The market for fossils, the remnants of ancient animals and plants. is not a new one. Since the start of the scientific revolution a few centuries ago, there has been great interest in finding and collecting fossil specimens. Demand only grew after Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution in 1859, as scientists sought to find evidence tracing life's development through the ages. Until recently, fossil collecting and the fossil market were mostly limited to museums. universities, and a small but enthusiastic community of private collectors. In recent decades. however. the number of wealthy private collectors has swelled. often putting them in direct competition with academic institutions.(1 Punto)