Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 23.5, Problem 1SB
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A steady increase in the body size of the horse lineage over its evolutionary history.
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Two theories have been proposed for the evolution of horse lineage. One being Marsh’s reconstruction and the other is Modern reconstruction. Marsh’s reconstruction focused on increased body size, reduced number of toes, and larger grinding teeth at the back of the mouth.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 23.1 - What biological materials are the most likely to...Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 23.1 - Prob. 3SBCh. 23.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 23.2 - Prob. 2SBCh. 23.3 - Which type of geographical distribution requires...Ch. 23.3 - Why do distantly related species that live in...Ch. 23.4 - What factors might allow a population of organisms...Ch. 23.4 - What events apparently triggered the mass...Ch. 23.4 - Prob. 3SB
Ch. 23.5 - Prob. 1SBCh. 23.5 - Prob. 2SBCh. 23.6 - Prob. 1SBCh. 23.6 - Prob. 2SBCh. 23.6 - Prob. 3SBCh. 23 - The fossil record: a. provides direct and indirect...Ch. 23 - The absolute age of a geological stratum is...Ch. 23 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 23 - Biologists believe that the overall similarities...Ch. 23 - The differential growth of body parts is called:...Ch. 23 - Exaptations are traits that: a. prepare some...Ch. 23 - Adaptive radiations often follow mass extinctions...Ch. 23 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 10TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 13TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 23 - Prob. 1ITD
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