Match each example to the type of evidence supporting evolution.
-Indohyus (an extinct ancestor to the whale) has whalelike ears and slender legs tipped with hooves.

Question

Match each example to the type of evidence supporting evolution. -Indohyus (an extinct ancestor to the whale)has whalelike ears and slender legs tipped with hooves.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that Indohyus has whale-like features is evidence of its evolutionary relationship to whales, and this evidence comes from fossil remains of the animal.

Answer: C 
 The comparison of Indohyus' anatomy to that of modern whales demonstrates the evolutionary connection between these animals.

Possible additional answer: E 
 Indohyus has been found in ancient sedimentary rocks in India, and the biogeographic distribution of this animal supports the idea that it lived at a time when the Indian subcontinent was connected to landmasses that also contained early whales, further supporting the evolution of whales from terrestrial ancestors.

Match Each Example to the Type of Evidence Supporting Evolution