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Chapter 17, Problem 13MCQ
Which of the following represents the correct order of appearance, from earliest to most recent?
a. | Fishes, reptiles, Ediacarans, primates |
b. | Ediacarans, fishes, reptiles, primates |
c. | Ediacarans, primates, fishes, reptiles |
d. | Primates, reptiles, fishes, Ediacarans |
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