The Discovery of Identical Plant and Animal Fossils by Alfred

question 68

Multiple Choice

The discovery of identical plant and animal fossils by Alfred Wegener in 1915 on either side of the Atlantic Ocean is evidence of ____.​

• A) analogous structures​
• B) ​catastrophism
• C) ​plate tectonics
• D) ​comparative morphology
• E) the great chain of being​

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A degenerative neurological disorder marked by decreased dopamine levels, leading to symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.

Electron Microscopic

Pertains to electron microscopy, a technique that uses a beam of accelerated electrons as a source of illumination to create high-resolution images of the fine details of a sample.

Synapses

Junctions between two neurons where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one cell to another.

Imprinting

Formation of an attachment by an animal to one or more objects or animals at a critical period in development.