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In 3 to 5 sentences, identify and describe the fossil evidence Wegener used to support the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics

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Wegener used the fossil evidence of similar fossils found on different continents as one of the key pieces of evidence to support the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics. For example, he noted that fossils of the fern-like plant Glossopteris were found in Africa, South America, Australia, India, and Antarctica. This suggested that these landmasses were once connected because the dispersal of this specific plant across such vast distances would have been highly unlikely. Additionally, the fossil remains of certain animals, such as the reptile Mesosaurus, found in both Africa and South America further supported the idea of continental drift. These fossil distributions could only be explained if the continents were once joined and had subsequently moved apart.

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Wegener used fossil evidence to support his theories of continental drift and plate tectonics. He found similar fossils in different continents, like the plant Glossopteris and the reptile Mesosaurus. These fossils suggested that the continents were once connected because it would be unlikely for these organisms to have naturally dispersed across such large distances. This fossil evidence supported the idea that the continents had moved apart over time.