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Which of the following best describes the pattern of evolution of the horse?

A. The ancestors of the horse were much shorter and had four toes. As they evolved they grew larger and their toes fused into one hoof.They evolved away from eating leaves and now just eat grass.
B. The ancestors of the horse were much larger and had four toes. As they evolved they grew smaller and their toes fused into one hoof.They evolved away from eating leaves & now just cat grass.
C. The ancestors of the horse were much shorter &had one hoof.As they evolved they grew larger and their hooves separated into 4 toes. They evolved away from eating meat and now just eat grasses & leaves.
D. The ancestors of the horse were much larger and had four toes. As they evolved they grew smaller and their toes fused into one hoof.
They evolved away from eating meat and now just cat grasses and leaves

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Answer:

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. The ancestors of the horse were much shorter and had four toes. As they evolved they grew larger and their toes fused into one hoof.They evolved away from eating leaves and now just eat grass.

because:-

the first members of the horse family, the dog-sized Hyracotherium and use to eat leafs. They were much smaller than horse today.

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