Wherever sediment did not accumulate on the bed of the sea, or where it did not accumulate at a sufficient rate to protect organic bodies from decay, no remains could be preserved.

如果沉积物没有在海床上堆积， 或者沉积物没有以足够的速度堆积以保护有机体免于腐烂， 那么就无法保存任何遗骸。