A. Directions: Examine the following statements, then decide which evidence of evolution does it supports. Choose whether biogeography, fossil records, molecular biology, structure, or embryology. 1. Vertebrates have tails at some point in their early development. 2. Difference in the beaks of finches found in Galapagos Island compared to those that are found in mainland. 3. Diversification of marsupials and absence of other mammals in Australia. 4. Remnants of ancient ferns that are found in the continents of Africa and South America.

A. Directions: Examine the following statements, then decide which evidence of evolution does it supports. Choose whether biogeography, fossil records, molecular biology, structure, or embryology. 1. Vertebrates have tails at some point in their early development. 2. Difference in the beaks of finches found in Galapagos Island compared to those that are found in mainland. 3. Diversification of marsupials and absence of other mammals in Australia. 4. Remnants of ancient ferns that are found in the continents of Africa and South America.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter23: Paleobiology And Macroevolution

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