Why are paleontologists excited to find teeth in the fossil record? Name three pieces of information paleontologists can learn from fossil teeth.

Q: What is the select advantage of the evolution of the jaw in dogfish shark?

A: The dogfish shark or spiny dogfish is the species of the Squalidae family of sharks, which is a part…

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A: The primates including humans, apes, monkey, chimpanzee, gorilla, marmoset etc are divided into…

Q: We learned about a lot of species of mammals with  heterodont dentition. However, some mammals are…

A: Mammals are a diverse group of animals that exhibit a wide range of dental characteristics. While…

Q: From the following 5 characters, characterise at least 2 key features of the  dinosaur teeth…

A: Character 1 (tooth shape): If the tooth is tapered, this suggests a change in piercing and gripping…

Q: In what ways do the pig’s teeth seem to be adapted to its diet?

A: Dentition refers to the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. Arrangement and…

Q: 19. Which of the following is not a trait of primate diet and teeth? O A. Most of a primate's diet…

A: Primate is any mammal of the group that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and…

Q: Expalin the evolution of jaws in vertebrates ?

A: A change in heritable characteristics of populations over generations is referred to as evolution.…

Q: Table 13.5. Comparison of vertebrate characteristics. Agnatha Chondrichthyes Osteichthyes Amphibia…

A: Classification of organisms play a significant role in understanding their evolution and adaptation.

Q: Give an example of an animal that has a complete digestive tract.

A: According to guidelines we have to answer the first question only. so please kindly post the…

Q: The following image is from a scientific publication by paleontologist Niel Shubin, who was part of…

A: Homologous structures such as organs or bones are the structures which posses similar anatomical…

Q: Differences between vertebrates and other chordates include all of the following except:   other…

A: Chordata is an animal phylum. Chordates are characterized by presence of a dorsal hollow nerve cord,…

Q: Find the hash mark indicating the origin of jaws. Which group or groups of vertebrates possess jaws?…

A: Vertebrates are the chordates that have a vertebral column.

Q: Sharp and pointed molars are useful for primates to eat:   A. Leaves   B. Insects   C. Lizards…

A: Primates are a group of mammals, for example humans, monkeys etc , they share some common…

Q: Which of the following is formed by a contribution of the pharyngeal endoderm? A. tracheal tube B.…

A: Internally, the endoderm forms the lining of the pharynx and it also form, a number of specialized…

Q: Which archaic Homo sapiens fossil has cut marks on its face, indicating a burial or ritual practice?…

A: Introduction The evolutionary process that resulted in the emergence of Homo sapiens as a distinct…

Q: Please place the following Chordate adaptations in order of most ancient (1) to most recent (4). 1…

A: Evolutionary developmental biology, is considered a new norm in evolutionary biology. It arose from…

Q: Mammals have a particularly good sense of earing thanks to their inner ear which includes three tiny…

A: Introduction Evolution is the process of a species' features changing over numerous generations…

Q: If a mammal has the following dentition formula: 5.1.3.4 4.1.3.4 then they possess 3 molars on their…

A: Dentistry is a science that focuses on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It involves the study, diagnosis,…

Q: Using the images & information below, choose which explanation best explains the shape & size of the…

A: The change in the heritable characteristics of the species across many generations is called…

Q: Please give an introduction to the evolution of human tooth development.

A: The primary dentition's odontogenesis begins during the embryonic period, between the sixth and…

Q: Examine the skeletal material at this station. What is the likely diet for each specimen? Keep in…

A: Our bone health is directly related to the diet we take as a rich diet including vegetables and…

Q: From the following 5 characters, characterise at least 2 key features of the  dinosaur teeth…

A: the answer to the question in briefly Character 1 (Tooth shape): In the event that the tooth is…

Q: Mammal-like reptiles like Gorgonopsid had specialized teeth, different from the uniform peg-shaped…

A: The question is asking whether the mammal-like reptiles, such as Gorgonopsid, had specialized teeth…

Q: The evolution of jaws was a novel adaption that allowed organisms to process larger particles of…

A: The jaw is a set of bones that form the framework of the mouth of vertebrates. It consists of…

Q: why do prehistoric remains consist of almost inclusively of bones and teeth?

A: It is generally found that the prehistoric times mainly comprise of harder body parts like bones and…

Q: Digestive system

A: introduction    The essential elements of the GI plot incorporate prehension of food and water;…

Q: Prehistoric remains of animals consist almost exclusively of bones and teeth. Why?

A: It is generally found that the prehistoric times mainly comprise of harder body parts like bones and…

Q: We usually think of jaws as structure whose original function was biting. What might have been a…

A: The jaw is any opposable articulated structure at the entrance of the mouth, typically used for…

Q: True or False: Only mammals masticate (thoroughly chew) to grind up food prior to swallowing. True…

A: Primates:  A diverse group of mammals are called primates. The lemurs, galagos, and lorisids are…

Q: Search the Internet about the evidence suggesting that birds and dinasours are closely related. If…

A: Birds are evolved from theropod dinosaurs which  share over 100 trait. Scientists discovered that…

Q: From the following 5 characters, characterise at least 2 key features of the  dinosaur teeth…

A: the answer for the question in briefly Character 1 (Tooth shape): In the event that the tooth is…

Q: List 10 modern-day animals and using the internet resources link it to a corresponding ancient…

A: Animals are multicellular eukaryotic organisms that from the biological kingdom Animalia. With few…

Q: Name two structures found in the gut of shark but not of frog ?

A: Digestion in shark takes place by digesting the food into a semi-liquid chyme.

Q: The human esophagus and trachea share a passage leading from the mouth and nasal passages, which can…

A: Trachea and oesophagus do share a passage asse bleeding from the mouth and nasal passages but where…

Q: How is the internal anatomy of the Perch (bony fish) similar to and different from the shark? How…

A: Climbing perch is a bony fish that lives in fresh water and shark is a cartilaginous fish that lives…

Q: At which end of the pigs body are the organs in the image below found?

A: Pigs are mammals that share common characteristics with humans, such as body hair, complex organ…

Q: Which of the following sets of adaptations most likely describes an organism with a carnivorous…

A: Carnivores are organisms that primarily or exclusively consume animal flesh or the tissues of other…

Q: skull and dentition characteristics: For each Order of Mammalia in this lab, describe the skull…

A: The arrangement of teeth in the skull is called dentition. It provides a lot of information about…

Q: Find the hash mark indicating the origin of jaws. Which groups of vertebratespossess jaws? Which…

A: Evolution is the process of the accumulation of genetic variations.

Q: What is the ancestral tooth formula of mammals? Be sure to explain and abbreviations.

A: In each set, the incisors (I), canines (C), premolars (P), and molars (M) are listed first, second,…

Q: What is the currently favored explanation for the evolution of vertebrate jaws?

A: The jawless vertebrates belong to the subphylum Vertebrata under the section Agnatha. The…

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A: Mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera) and caddisflies (Trichoptera) — EPT for short —…

Q: Observe the figure below. Draw a tree that: (a) contains the following taxa: armadillos, rabbits,…

A: The phylogenetic tree or phylogenetic studies re[present the evolutionary relationship among a group…