Transitional Fossils: Which of the following is the correct sequence in the evolution of structures that facilitated the transition to terrestrial environments? Lungs > humerus > wrist > pelvis > neck > digits O Lungs > humerus > digits >wrist > pelvis > neck O Lungs > pelvis > wrist > humerus > neck > digits

Transitional Fossils: Which of the following is the correct sequence in the evolution of structures that facilitated the transition to terrestrial environments? Lungs > humerus > wrist > pelvis > neck > digits O Lungs > humerus > digits >wrist > pelvis > neck O Lungs > pelvis > wrist > humerus > neck > digits

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter23: Principles Of Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4SQ: The fossil record of evolution correlates with evidence from ______. a. the geologic record b....

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