An Example of a Plesiomorphy in the Earliest Fossil Birds

question 8

Multiple Choice

An example of a plesiomorphy in the earliest fossil birds would include ________.

• A) three clawed fingers on each hand
• B) a long, bony tail
• C) teeth
• D) down-like feathers
• E) All of the above.

Understand the relationship between anatomical structures in terms of proximity and orientation.

Identify anatomical terminology related to different body regions.

Understand the planes of body section and their orientations.

Recognize the locations and basic functions of major organs within the body.

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