Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the fossil record?
A)Humans appear relatively recently in the fossil record.
B)Tetrapods appear before mammals in the fossil record.
C)Vertebrates appear after microorganisms in the fossil record.
D)Compared to other types of plants (i.e., seed plants), grasses appear relatively recently in the fossil record.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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All the statements provided are accurate descriptions of the fossil record. Humans are a recent development in the vast timeline of life on Earth. Tetrapods, which are four-limbed animals including those that evolved into today's amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, appeared before mammals in the fossil record. Vertebrates, animals with backbones, indeed appear after the first microorganisms, which are some of the earliest forms of life on Earth. Grasses, which are a subgroup of seed plants, also appear relatively recently when compared to the overall history of plant evolution.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Fossil