MDCAT Biology MCQ #3624

The fossil record shows that horses have evolved from small, multi-toed forest dwellers to large, single-toed grassland dwellers. What type of evolution is this an example of?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3624

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The fossil record shows that horses have evolved from small, multi-toed forest dwellers to large, single-toed grassland dwellers. What type of evolution is this an example of?

    • A) Convergent evolution
    • B) Divergent evolution
    • C) Anagenesis
    • D) Co-evolution

    Answer: Anagenesis

    Explanation: Anagenesis is the evolution of a single species over time, horse evolution is a classic example.