The classification system for organisms has changed from seven levels to eight. this happened because scientific consensus changed as scientists learned more about organisms. scientists did not test the seven-level system often enough to lead to consensus. the eight-level system of classification is an emerging idea that needs more testing. the seven-level system of classification was not supported by scientists.

Option A, scientific consensus changed as scientists learned more about organisms.

Explanation:

With the advancement in technology and further advent of DNA technology scientist were able to categories plan and animals more specifically based on their anatomy, physical and biological characteristics and DNA structure and type.  Until the DNA technology came into force and practical application, plants and animals were classified on the basis of seven categories i.e kingdom, phylum, class, order, family genus and species.The latest addition is of domain and that too was placed above the kingdom in hierarchy.

Hence, option A is correct

they have identical fossils of organisms that have evolved over time.

both have animal fossils preserved in them due to weathering and erosion.

they contain different fossils because life on earth has changed through time.

the fossils in them were formed on the surface of earth due to exposure to sunlight.