Paleontologists have discovered several ancestors of the modern horse. Based on the skeleton, the skull, and the leg bones, which fossil is the oldest? Which fossil is most like a modern horse?
Answer
Selection 1:
Mesohippus
Selection 2:
Equus

Question

Paleontologists have discovered several ancestors of the modern horse. Based on the skeleton, the skull, and the leg bones, which fossil is the oldest? Which fossil is most like a modern horse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mesohippus; Selection 1: Mesohippus; Selection 2: Equus

Fossils

Paleontologists have discovered several ancestors of the modern horse. Based on the skeleton, the skull, and the leg bones, which fossil is the oldest? Which fossil is most like a modern horse?

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