Based on your observation of the whale diagram and your understanding of evidence that supports evolution, what is TRUE about the pelvis and femur found in living whales today? O A. They are traits acquired by modern whales over time as they adapted to living in water. B. They are examples of fossilized remains of ancient organisms. C. They are vestigial structures which are remnants of structures that served a function in the organism's ancestors. are newly develoned structures found in modern whales due to mutations.

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In humans, the pelvis and femur are involved in walking. Despite the fact modern whales live in water, they contain a pelvis and femur that
are common in land dwelling animals.
Whale Diagram
Backbone
Pelvis
Femur
Based on your observation of the whale diagram and your understanding of evidence that supports evolution, what is TRUE
about the pelvis and femur found in living whales today?
O A. They are traits acquired by modern whales over time as they adapted to living in water.
O B. They are examples of fossilized remains of ancient organisms.
O C. They are vestigial structures which are remnants of structures that served a function in the organism's ancestors.
O D. They are newly developed structures found in modern whales due to mutations.
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Transcribed Image Text:Tonowng questivn. In humans, the pelvis and femur are involved in walking. Despite the fact modern whales live in water, they contain a pelvis and femur that are common in land dwelling animals. Whale Diagram Backbone Pelvis Femur Based on your observation of the whale diagram and your understanding of evidence that supports evolution, what is TRUE about the pelvis and femur found in living whales today? O A. They are traits acquired by modern whales over time as they adapted to living in water. O B. They are examples of fossilized remains of ancient organisms. O C. They are vestigial structures which are remnants of structures that served a function in the organism's ancestors. O D. They are newly developed structures found in modern whales due to mutations. 756 P- O - D a d0 3/22/202 At P Type here to search BANG&OLUFSEN 144 %24 4 8. R Q W G H. D CVB N M
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