Which of the following statements explains why the presence of Mesosaurus in both South America and Africa supports the continental drift hypothesis?

a. Mesosaurus was a freshwater aquatic reptile and swam from South America to Africa.
b. Mesosaurus was a terrestrial reptile that rafted across the ocean from South America to Africa.
c. Mesosaurus was a saltwater aquatic reptile and swam from South America to Africa.
d. Mesosaurus was a freshwater aquatic reptile with fossil remains in both South America and Africa.
e. Mesosaurus was a terrestrial reptile that was able to cross from Africa to South America by an isthmian link.


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