Coelacanth: The Living Fossil

What significant event occurred in 1938 concerning the coelacanth?

• It was found in a fossilized state.

• It was discovered alive off the coast of South Africa.

• It was declared extinct.

• It was first described in scientific literature.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the coelacanth?

• It has a tail fin that glows in the dark.

• It has scales that change color.

• It can breathe air.

• It has a jointed skull that increases mouth gape.

What is the closest living relative to the coelacanth?

• Rays

• Lungfishes

• Eels

• Sharks

How do the coelacanth's fins demonstrate evolutionary history?

• They are bioluminescent.

• They resemble limbs, showing a transition to land.

• They are used for flying.

• They are used for digging.

What is the current conservation status of the coelacanth?

• Least Concern

• Critically Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Endangered