Two Fossils of the Same Species Are Found in Both

question 42

Multiple Choice

Two fossils of the same species are found in both Africa and South America.What does this indicate?

• A) This organism evolved after the separation of Pangaea.
• B) This organism evolved before the separation of Pangaea.
• C) The fossil from South America evolved from the organism from Africa.
• D) The fossil from Africa evolved from the organism from South America.

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