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How do we know that's whales and manatees evolved from legged land creatures that lost their legs and move back to the sea?
Fossil evidence and comparative anatomy provide strong support for the idea that whales and manatees evolved from legged land mammals. Transitional fossils, such as those of the ancient whale Ambulocetus, show characteristics of both land-dwelling and aquatic animals, indicating a gradual adaptation to life in water. Additionally, molecular and genetic studies reveal similarities between these marine mammals and terrestrial relatives, further confirming their evolutionary lineage from land creatures that adapted to a marine environment.
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Were dolphins 4 legged animals?
Yes dolphins were four legged animals, they evolved into what they are now. At first they were wolf-like creatures but they adapted to water. It's the same way with whales.
Do any animals eat manatees?
Most whales will not eat manatees, but the killer whale is an exception. Killer whales will eat manatees, dolphins, turtles, squid, and other aquatic animals.
What class of aquatic creatures evolved from artiodactyla?
Whales and dolphins are believed to have evolved from artiodactyls. This is supported by genetic and anatomical evidence, showing a close evolutionary relationship between these groups.
What college and job opportunities are available in the biological field?
There are many different fields in Biology. A popular Biology field is Marine Biology. You can work with Killer whales, Manatees, and other sea creatures.
What are 3 mammals that live in Florida?
dolphins,whales, manatees
What are manatees prey?
Sharks eat manatees and SOME people kill them.
What is the closest thing in the ocean to extinct?
manatees, blue whales, and the humpback whales. they are all pretty close
Do manatees have a any natural enemies?
yes they do, they are fish,and sharks,or whales.
How are sea cows and whales alike?
Well, sweetheart, sea cows and whales are both aquatic mammals, so they both like to hang out in the water. They also both have flippers instead of legs, making them quite the swimmers. But hey, don't go mistaking a sea cow for a whale at your next marine biology quiz - they're still two different creatures with their own quirks.
What sea creature is a mamel?
Dolphins and whales are mammals, as well as manatees and otters.
Which feature did whales possibly inherit from a four legged ancestor?
the hip bone
What sea creatures are mammals?
There are four main groups of marine mammals. They are cetaceans which include whales and dolphins, pinnipeds which includes seals and sea lions, sirenians which are manatees and dugongs, and fissipeds which are polar bears and two species of otters.
