Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Characteristic of the Earliest

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of the earliest tetrapod fossils?

• A) they show evidence of internal fertilization
• B) they show evidence of having produced shelled eggs
• C) they indicate limited adaptation to life on land
• D) they feature the earliest indications of the appearance of jaws

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