Evolution of Jaws First Occurred in Fishes Within the Group

question 123

Multiple Choice

Evolution of jaws first occurred in fishes within the group called

• A) hagfishes.
• B) gnathostomes.
• C) cartilaginous fishes.
• D) coelacanths.
• E) ray-finned fishes.

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