What are examples of changes/proof of vertebrates moving from the water to to terrestrial life?
2007-11-20 22:30:31 · 5 answers · asked by youspinmerightround 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is no proof, there can never be "proof", only supposition based on inference.
The sea to land conclusion is inferred from fossil evidence. Fossil remains suggest a progression from sea to land. Spiders and millipedes and sow bugs seem to have been among the first life to leave the oceans, perhaps some fish that started laying eggs in the shallows so their eggs would not be eaten by sea-dwelling predators. Over time those who could stay out of the water longer would reproduce characteristics favorable to staying out of the water. Evolution is about natural selection.
2007-11-20 22:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Rev TL 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are many examples, and not just for vertebrates but other animals as well. Here is a good article about this.
Discovered: the missing link that solves a mystery of evolution.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2006/apr/06/evolution.fossils
2007-11-21 07:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a list of some transitional fossils between fish and amphibians:
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part1a.html#amph1
2007-11-21 08:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by gribbling 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Frogs.
Tadpoles live in water. Frogs go back and forth and breath air.
2007-11-21 09:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'll bet the examples are in your notes or textbook. or google the information and do the research yourself.
2007-11-21 06:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋