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Proof of Evolution That You Can Find on Your Body

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You have your mom's smile, your dad's eyes, and the ear muscles of a Triassic mammal. What traits can still be found in our bodies that are vestiges of our ancient mammalian ancestors? 


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Encyclopedia Britannica: 7 Vestigial Features of the Human Body
PBS Learning: Your Inner Fish
Crash Course: Evolution

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