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The evolutionary significance of Morganucodon lies in its:
Options
A Large brain size
B Transition from reptilian to mammalian jaw and ear structure
Correct Answer
C Lack of hair
D Egg-laying reproduction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Morganucodon represents an important transitional fossil showing the evolution of the mammalian jaw joint and the beginnings of the middle ear bones from reptilian jaw elements.

Hint

Think about which transitional fossil shows jaw-to-ear bone evolution.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1418 of 2214
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