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Suppose a scientist discovers fossils of ancient horses in an area. The fossilized horses are much smaller than modern horses. They are found in the same layer as many fossilized tree trunks. Today, horses still live in the area, but it is now open grassland. How do you think the environment has changed over time, and how could this change have led modern horses to be larger than ancient horses? Please don't say anything not related. Thank you.

Suppose a scientist discovers fossils of ancient horses in an area. The fossilized-example-1
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maybe because they have evolved to a new diet
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Answer: I think that it is because of animals have evolved over time.

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