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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question
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The Burgess Shale and Chengjiang deposits are significant in evolutionary biology for what reason?
Options
A They contain the most recent mammalian fossils
B They are the only sources of DNA evidence
C They are not mentioned in the text
D They represent Cambrian deposits of early life forms
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The phylogeny diagram points to Burgess Shale and Chengjiang as key Cambrian deposits that provide insight into early animal diversity. These are far older than any mammalian fossils.

Hint

Focus on the 'Cambrian deposits' label in the phylogeny chart.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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