Equus (horses)have a single toe on their hoof,while Hyracotherium (the ancestor to horses)had four toes.Which of the following evidence would support this conclusion?

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A transition fossil with three toes would provide evidence that the ancestor to horses had multiple toes, while the current horse (Equus) only has one toe. Option A is not sufficient evidence as it only shows one toe, but does not necessarily show the transition from multiple toes to one toe. Option B does not align with the current understanding of horse evolution. Option D shows that some members of the ancestor species already had one toe, but it doesn't show the transition from multiple toes to a single toe.

Equus (Horses)have a Single Toe on Their Hoof,while Hyracotherium (The