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Which of the following is true about the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?
Which of the following is true about the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?
- It is a fish that was thought to be extinct (correct)
- It is a fish that evolved recently
- It is a carnivorous fish
- It is a common species of fish
What is the term used to describe the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?
What is the term used to describe the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?
- Extinct fish
- Ancient fish
- Prehistoric fish
- Living fossil (correct)
Where was the fish discovered?
Where was the fish discovered?
- Australia
- South America
- South Africa (correct)
- North America
How long was the fish thought to be extinct for?
How long was the fish thought to be extinct for?
Which group of fish species makes up approximately 95% of living fish species?
Which group of fish species makes up approximately 95% of living fish species?
During which period did the first organisms that can be classified as fish appear?
During which period did the first organisms that can be classified as fish appear?
What allowed the early fish to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts?
What allowed the early fish to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts?
When did the first fish with jaws appear?
When did the first fish with jaws appear?
What did many fish of the Paleozoic era develop to protect themselves from predators?
What did many fish of the Paleozoic era develop to protect themselves from predators?
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