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Davinder Singh
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Which of the following incorrectly matches the species with its date in the fossil record?

A) Eusthenopteron-385 million years ago
B) Acanthostega-365 million years ago
C) Tiktaalik-375 million years ago
D) Coelacanth-605 million years ago

Eusthenopteron

An extinct genus of lobe-finned fish, considered an important precursor to early tetrapods and amphibians.

Acanthostega

An extinct amphibian from the late Devonian period, known as an early tetrapod linking fish to terrestrial vertebrates.

Tiktaalik

An extinct fishlike vertebrate from the late Devonian period, presenting features common to both fish and early tetrapods, bridging an evolutionary gap.

  • Elucidate the importance of dating fossil records for comprehending the history of evolution.
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Ahmed Al-aumariOct 18, 2024
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