In the Section "Investigating Life: Evolving Backwards," What Is the Significance

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: Evolving Backwards," what is the significance of Najash rionegrina,an extinct,land-dwelling species of snake with functional legs,pelvis,and sacrum?

• A)Has a common ancestor to modern-day snakes,but placed in a derived group
• B)Has the same anatomical organization as modern-day snakes
• C)Is an ancestor to modern-day snakes,but has different anatomical organization than modern-day snakes
• D)Is an ancestor to modern-day snakes and has same anatomical organization as modern-day snakes
• E)Is an outgroup unrelated to modern-day snakes

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