In the Section "Investigating Life: Evolving Backwards," How Did the Scientists

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: Evolving Backwards," how did the scientists test the hypothesis?

• A)Examined decrease in length of hindlimbs in land-dwelling snakes.
• B)Compared anatomy of fossil ancestors and extant snakes.
• C)Examined decrease in length of hindlimbs in marine snakes.
• D)Compared terrestrial,freshwater,and marine snakes.
• E)Compared anatomy of snakes,other reptiles,mammals,and birds.

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