Which of the Following Sequences Correctly Represents Vertebrate Evolution

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences correctly represents vertebrate evolution?

• A) jawless fish → lobe-finned fish → amphibians → reptiles → mammals
• B) jawless fish → amphibians → reptiles → lobe-finned fish → mammals
• C) mammals → lobe-finned fish → reptiles → jawless fish → amphibians
• D) lobe-finned fish → mammals → reptiles → jawless fish → amphibians
• E) lobe-finned fish → reptiles → mammals → jawless fish → amphibians

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