1. The creatures preserved in the Burgess Shale fossils are most closely related to modern

a. reptiles.

b. mammals.

c. fish.

d. insects.

Answer: D. Insects

Fossils that are preserved in the Burgess Shale are mostly the remains of soft-bodied organisms.

So the answer is D because insects don't really have bones like the rest of the other options. They have exoskeletons which protects their organs and gives them support for moving around.