Question
Some horse ancestors had limb characteristics that were similar to what we see in the modern horse. Which of the following best describes the evolution of horse limbs over time?(1 point)
Responses
Over time, the horse limb gained foot bones.
Over time, the horse limb gained foot bones.
Over time, the horse limb got longer.
Over time, the horse limb got longer.
Over time, the horse limb became shorter.
Over time, the horse limb became shorter.
Over time, the horse limb grew wider.
Over time, the horse limb grew wider.
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The best response describing the evolution of horse limbs over time is:
Over time, the horse limb got longer.
Horses evolved from small, forest-dwelling ancestors with shorter limbs to larger, faster animals adapted to open plains, resulting in longer limbs that became better suited for running.
