Question

question 2 of 9
which ancestor of the modern-day horse is also the closest common ancestor to parahippus?
○ orohippus
○ epihippus
○ hypohippus
○ miohippus
○ calippus

Explanation:

In horse evolution, Miohippus is the direct ancestor that gave rise to both Parahippus and the lineage leading to modern horses, making it their closest common ancestor.

Answer:

D. Miohippus