It was concluded that the fossil Dorudon atrox was related to both whales and modern artiodactyls because it had a whalelike skull and
A) whalelike ankle bones.
B) artiodactyl-like ankle bones.
C) whalelike flippers.
D) artiodactyl-like flippers.
E) more than one of these.

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The presence of artiodactyl-like ankle bones in addition to the whale-like skull supports the conclusion that Dorudon atrox is related to both whales and modern artiodactyls.

It Was Concluded That the Fossil Dorudon Atrox Was Related