What statement is BEST supported by the fossil evidence?
Responses
A Ancient horses were once carnivores.Ancient horses were once carnivores.
B Horses have evolved over the last 40 million years.Horses have evolved over the last 40 million years.
C Horses migrated from South America into North America.Horses migrated from South America into North America.
D Modern-day horses share a common ancestor with all mammals.
Answer (1)
Fossil evidence shows a gradual change in horse species over millions of years, including changes in size, tooth structure, and adaptations to different environments, which supports the idea that horses have evolved over time.
