The Position of Mammals in Evolution Is Best Described as

question 39

Multiple Choice

The position of mammals in evolution is best described as

• A)they dominate life in the sea.
• B)they were among the first animals to live on land and their diversity is greater than all living things known.
• C)they arose from mammal-like reptiles in the Jurassic but remained small and insignificant while dinosaurs dominated the land.
• D)mammals gave rise to birds.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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