Indiana is home to fossilized crinoids. These small, sea-dwelling invertebrates are vaguely reminiscent of starfish, and some species of crinoid are still present on Earth today, but these animals were especially common in the world's oceans about 400 million years ago. How is this information important to the theory of evolution?

A.The evidence shows that Indiana has always been above water.
B.This information is not important because change over time does not happen.
C. The presence of crinoid fossils in Indiana provides evidence that populations have changed over time.

Question

Indiana is home to fossilized crinoids. These small, sea-dwelling invertebrates are vaguely reminiscent of starfish, and some species of crinoid are still present on Earth today, but these animals were especially common in the world's oceans about 400 million years ago. How is this information important to the theory of evolution?

A.The evidence shows that Indiana has always been above water.
B.This information is not important because change over time does not happen.
C. The presence of crinoid fossils in Indiana provides evidence that populations have changed over time.

amandahopee · Answer

D. The presence of crinoids in Indiana provides evidence that populations here on Earth have remained unchanged over time