Ancient Fossils That Seem to Be an Intermediate Stage in the Evolution

question 64

Multiple Choice

Ancient fossils that seem to be an intermediate stage in the evolution from fish to tetrapods had which of the following characteristics?

• A) fins and scales like a fish but ribs to support the body and a bone structure in the front limb like tetrapods
• B) a pelvis and rear limbs like a fish and gills like a tetrapod
• C) bones that allowed the head to move like a fish and both gills and lung like a tetrapod
• D) scales and a tail like a fish and a simple bone arrangement in the back limb like a tetrapod

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