Question

study the image of a fossil shown below. how might a scientist use this fossil to learn more about the history of life on earth?

Answer 1

here is fossil.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

A. to compare structures in the fossils with homologous structures in other vertebrates.
B.to look for vestigial structure in the fossil and compare them with functioning structures in living animals.
C. to examine the fossil for evidence of the stages of embryological development of the animal to compare to development of living animals.
D. to determine the mineral content of the fossil and compare it with that of other fossils.

Answer 5

i think it might be either b or c

Answer 6

but most likely its b

Answer 7

Vestigial structures are the remnants of a previously functioning organ. Although the appendix does have a minor purpose in humans, it is often considered a vestigial structure are it is not necessary and does not perform the same function as it does in animals with a similar and much larger structure.