Two fossils of the same species are found in both Africa and South America.What does this indicate?

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The same species of fossil found in both Africa and South America indicates that it existed before the separation of these two continents, which occurred during the breakup of Pangaea. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options C and D are unlikely as they suggest a unidirectional evolution from one continent to another, which is highly unlikely given the separation of landmasses. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the organism evolved after the separation, which contradicts the evidence of the same species being found in both continents.

Two Fossils of the Same Species Are Found in Both