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To determine:
Definition of the term ‘tetrapod’ and use it in a sentence that indicates the evolution of fishes.
Explanation of Solution
Tetrapod is a term used to indicate the organisms having four limbs. They are known to be evolved from lobe-finned fishes, which have four fins strong enough to support the movement of their body on land.
Tetrapod has a pair of hind limbs and a pair of forelimbs and they are known to be evolved from Sarcopterygii or lobe-finned fishes.
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