17. Which of the following has provided an abundance of evidence that the diversity of life on Earth has changed over time? a. population genetics b. the fossil record C. natural selection d. Cell theory

17. Which of the following has provided an abundance of evidence that the diversity of life on Earth has changed over time? a. population genetics b. the fossil record C. natural selection d. Cell theory

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