I. Rattus rattus II. Agama agama III. Bufo regularis IV. tilipia zilli the order of...

JAMB 2005

I. Rattus rattus II. Agama agama III. Bufo regularis IV. tilipia zilli
the order of evolutionary advancement to the above vertebrates is

A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, IV, III, II
C. II, III, IV, I
D. IV, III, II, I

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The evolutionary advancement of vertebrates generally follows this order: jawless fish, bony fish, amphibians (the first tetrapods), reptiles, birds (evolved from reptiles), and mammals.

From the question, it follows this order Tilipia zilli (redbelly tilapia) → Bufo regularis (African toad) → Agama agama(red-headed lizard)→ Rattus rattus( black rat)

i.e IV, III, II, I

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