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Part One (12 points, 2 points each)
Write a short summary in your own words about each of these animals. The first four are whale ancestors, and the last two are modern whales. Note any major changes or adaptations, or interesting information from the fossil record. Each summary should be three to five sentences. You may research this information using reliable journals, books, or websites. You can review reliable sources if needed. Be sure to note any sources you use.
• Pakicetus
• Ambulocetus
• Rodhocetus
• Dorudon
• Odontocetes
• Mysticetes

Respuesta :

Based on the information given, it should be noted that pakicetus refers to an extinct genus of the amphibious cetacean.

Summary of the animals.

Ambulocetus: This is a genus of the early amphibious cetacean that came from the Kuldana Formation in Pakistan.

Rodhocetus: This is an extinct genus of the protocetid early whale that was known from the Lutetian of Pakistan.

Dorudon: This is a genus of the extinct ancient whales that lives 49 million years ago.

Odontocetes: It should be noted that the toothed whales are a part order of cetaceans which include porpoises, dolphins, etc.

Mysticetes: This is also known as Baleen whale. It's also known as whalebone whales and it's a parvorder of carnivorous marine mammals.

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