Paleontologists Have Pieced Together from Fossils the Evolution of the Whale

question 46

Multiple Choice

Paleontologists have pieced together from fossils the evolution of the whale from:

• A) aquatic reptiles.
• B) four-legged, land dwelling mammals.
• C) sharks.
• D) porpoises.
• E) extinct aquatic birds.

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