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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The evolutionary transition of jaw bones to ear bones is exemplified by:
Options
A Dimetrodon to Morganucodon
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B Hadrocodium to Therapsids
C Monotremes to Placentals
D Reptiles to Birds
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The transition from reptilian jaw bones to mammalian ear bones is exemplified by the evolutionary lineage from Dimetrodon to Morganucodon, showing progressive modification of the articular and quadrate bones into the malleus and incus.

Hint

Think about which transitional fossils show jaw-to-ear bone evolution.

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