Which of the following best describes an example of evidence from the fossil record that supports the theory of evolution?. A. Fossils of a species that survived on land found in an area that is now covered by water. B. Fossil of an extinct species found in a geographic location far away from any similar fossils. C. Fossils of an intermediate species found in between rock layers in which two closely related species are found. D. Fossils of one species found in a much older rock layer than a layer in which fossils of similar species were found.

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Raquel Arnold

Biology

17 September, 00:21

Which of the following best describes an example of evidence from the fossil record that supports the theory of evolution?. A. Fossils of a species that survived on land found in an area that is now covered by water. B. Fossil of an extinct species found in a geographic location far away from any similar fossils. C. Fossils of an intermediate species found in between rock layers in which two closely related species are found. D. Fossils of one species found in a much older rock layer than a layer in which fossils of similar species were found.

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Kaia Castro · Answer 1

"Fossils of an intermediate species found in between rock layers in which two closely related species are found" is the one among the following choices given in the question that best describes an example of evidence from the fossil record that supports the theory of evolution. The correct option is the third option or option "C".