Mammals Evolved Most Directly from the _____ Vertebrate Group

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mammals evolved most directly from the _____ vertebrate group.

• A)bony fish
• B)reptiles
• C)birds
• D)dinosaurs
• E)amphibians

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