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probably cause current vertebrates have a backbone and ancient vertebrates ahd them to

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Q: Why are the fossils of vertebrates similar to the bones of living vertebrates?
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Do fishes have vertebrates or in vertebrate?

Fishes are vertabrates because they have bones remember, this causes fossils.


Two kinds of bones?

living and fossils


The number and location of bones of many fossil vertebrates are similar to those in living vertebrates Most biologists would probably explain this fact on the basis of a the needs of the organisms?

No, b) a common ancestor.


On what basis would most biologists explain the number and location of bones of many fossil vertebrates being similar to those in living vertebrates?

Evolution in general. More specifically, common ancestry would be involved.the inheritance of acquired traits


Is a fossil a living or non living thing?

its nonliving because fossils are like bones and things from the past


Do all living things have bones or are there substitutes for bones?

All living things do not have bones. All vertebrates (including mammals) do. Substitutes for bones include exoskeletons (arthropods and insects) or cartilage (sharks and some other fish).


Are fossils real?

Yes, fossils are real. They are mineralized remains of hard parts (bones/teeth/wood) or imprints of once living organisms.


Do fish have SKELETAL systems?

Yes, they are vertebrates. Their bones are actually similar to ours, they have a skull, ribs and a backbone.


What is the form that matches the function of structures in living things?

fossils, bones, and some stuff like that


How do you classify vertebrates?

vertebrates have back bones.


Do fossil bones make seeds?

No Seeds come from living things. Fossils are rock impressions of living creatures and are themselves not alive.


Where are vertebrates?

vertebrates are animals with spinal cords/ back bones