Which of the Following Lines of Evidence Suggests That Lungfishes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lines of evidence suggests that lungfishes evolved while Pangaea was intact?

• A) Modern lungfishes on different continents show similar patterns of behavior.
• B) Lungfishes are found today in Africa, Australia, and South America.
• C) Fossil lungfishes have been found on every continent except Antarctica.
• D) Lungfishes are restricted to Australia and neighboring islands.

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Definitions:

Carboniferous

The Carboniferous is a geologic period and system that extends from about 359 to 299 million years ago, known for its vast coal deposits.

Ordovician

A geologic period and system of the Paleozoic Era, following the Cambrian and preceding the Silurian, marked by significant diversification of life.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Triassic

A geological period that occurred approximately 252 to 201 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Mesozoic Era.