During the time of Pangaea,an ancestor of modern crocodiles inhabited the region marked by the star in this map (left in the following figure). Where would you expect to find fossils of this animal today (the map on the right)?

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During the time of Pangaea,an ancestor of modern crocodiles inhabited the region marked by the star in this map (left in the following figure).  Where would you expect to find fossils of this animal today (the map on the right)?

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Since the region marked by the star in the left map corresponds to modern-day Africa, it is most likely that fossils of this ancient crocodile ancestor would be found in African regions. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

During the Time of Pangaea,an Ancestor of Modern Crocodiles Inhabited