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

A)was preserved with a hook in its mouth and represents the oldest evidence of human fishing
B)was the largest shark ever recovered from the fossil record
C)represents a transitional form between more typical bony 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 represents the oldest evidence of human fishing 
B)was the largest shark ever recovered from the fossil record 
C)represents a transitional form between more typical bony 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 represents an important transitional form in the evolution of vertebrates from aquatic to terrestrial environments. It has features that are intermediate between those of more typical bony fish and those of tetrapods, such as lungs and limb-like fins. Its discovery provided important insights into the evolutionary history of vertebrates.

The Fossil Fish Tiktaalik Made Headlines in 2005 Because It