Question
Using the "Checkpoints Section" of your eBook answer the following question:
How are the bones in the fin structure of the Tiktaalik evidence of a transition from fish to amphibian? Select all that apply.
• It is older than fish fossils.
• It has limb bones like an amphibian.
• It has fins like a fish.
• The limb bones do not look as developed as they do in the amphibian.
How are the bones in the fin structure of the Tiktaalik evidence of a transition from fish to amphibian? Select all that apply.
• It is older than fish fossils.
• It has limb bones like an amphibian.
• It has fins like a fish.
• The limb bones do not look as developed as they do in the amphibian.
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The bones in the fin structure of the Tiktaalik provide evidence of a transition from fish to amphibian in the following ways:
- **It has limb bones like an amphibian.**
- **It has fins like a fish.**
- **The limb bones do not look as developed as they do in the amphibian.**
These points highlight the characteristics of Tiktaalik that demonstrate its transitional nature between aquatic and terrestrial forms.
- **It has limb bones like an amphibian.**
- **It has fins like a fish.**
- **The limb bones do not look as developed as they do in the amphibian.**
These points highlight the characteristics of Tiktaalik that demonstrate its transitional nature between aquatic and terrestrial forms.