Gans's and Northcutt's "New Head" Hypothesis Proposes That

question 52

Multiple Choice

Gans's and Northcutt's "new head" hypothesis proposes that

• A)vertebrates have a diffuse nerve sensory system.
• B)more complex teeth in the head evolved in response to a more predatory lifestyle.
• C)the success of vertebrates was linked to specializations of the head.
• D)B and C

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