Why do there appear to be more animal fossils than plant fossils?

The correct answer is: Plants body is softer than the animal body.

An organism must not decompose or be eaten in order to become a fossil. This can happen if the organism lives within or is moved to a location where it can be buried and not decay. When an organism is buried quickly, it decays less and has a better chance of survival. Harder parts of organisms, such as bones, shells, and teeth, are more likely to become fossils than softer parts. One reason for this is that scavengers do not typically consume these parts. Hard parts degrade more slowly than soft parts, giving them more time to be buried.