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Whales have vestigial legs. This suggests they _____.

A.will one day return to land
B.evolved from large fish
C.descended from land animals
D.can live on land

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User Ubzack
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Answer: The correct Answer is (c) Descended from land animals

Explanation: Scientists believed that whales have evolved 50 million years ago from land dwelling ancestors who feed on fish from nearby sea. According to unearthed fossils, the early whale's body was more adapted to land but its relatives are more suited to live in water.

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User Irfan
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Answer: Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Whales have vestigial legs, this suggests that once had legs that were useful but are no longer in use during this period of time. This is because the whales have evolved over time and is now living in water.

The whales once walked on the legs on land around 50 million years ago. Scientist have found many evidence that these giant marine animals once walked on land and.

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