The fossil fish Tiktaalik made headlines in 2005 because it ________.

A)was preserved with a hook in its mouth and is the oldest evidence of human fishing
B)was the largest shark ever recovered from the fossil record
C)represents a transitional form between lobe-finned fish and terrestrial vertebrates
D)was found alive in the modern deep ocean;previously,the fish was thought to be extinct

Question

The fossil fish Tiktaalik made headlines in 2005 because it ________.

A)was preserved with a hook in its mouth and is the oldest evidence of human fishing 
B)was the largest shark ever recovered from the fossil record 
C)represents a transitional form between lobe-finned fish and terrestrial vertebrates 
D)was found alive in the modern deep ocean;previously,the fish was thought to be extinct

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Tiktaalik is a well-known fossil fish because it represents the transition between aquatic lobe-finned fish and early terrestrial vertebrates, possessing features of both groups. Its discovery provided important insights into the evolution of vertebrates and the colonization of land.

The Fossil Fish Tiktaalik Made Headlines in 2005 Because It