What did the transitional form between fish and land animals with legs look like? What is the name of this organism? What selective pressure likely gave rise to this organism?
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The transitional form between fish and land animals with legs is known as Tiktaalik roseae. This organism is a crucial link in the evolutionary transition from aquatic to terrestrial life. Show more…
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