Mesosaurus is a small freshwater reptile that existed in the Permian Period. It is only found in black shale deposits in eastern South America and southwestern Africa
If the Mesosaurus is an aquatic reptile and the continents are currently separated by an ocean, evaluate why the Mesosaurus would be used as strong evidence in favor of continental drift rather than as evidence against it.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: First, Mesosaurus is a freshwater reptile. It would not have been able to survive the trip across the southern Atlantic Ocean. Second, if it were able to swim such great distances as to be able to cross an ocean, it would be reasonable to assume Mesosaurus remains would be more widespread.
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