What happened to Anning's fossils that required quick collection?
They deteriorated
They were coveted
Lost to the sea
Stolen by rivals
Answer
Lost to the sea, many of Mary Anning's hard-found fossils became victims of coastal erosion and rising sea levels. The cliffs she diligently searched yielded their treasures, but the relentless forces of nature reclaimed them, a grim reminder of time's passage and the transient nature of our earthly endeavors.
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