Very similar fossils have been found in rock masses that are separated by oceans and thousands of miles. For example, the fossil
remains of the same freshwater reptile species have been found in southern Africa and southern South America. How can these fossils exist so far away from each other? A.
At some point, the land masses were connected to each other.
B.
The land was once completely covered in fresh water.
C.
Identical reptile species evolved separately on the two different land masses.
D.
This species of reptile swam thousands of miles in search of a new habitat.
