Reading | Question 1 of 10

In paragraph 1, why does the author mention that Eohippus had canine teeth?

  • To make the point that Eohippus evolved from ancestors with a diet different from that of Eohippus
  • To explain why Eohippus' teeth were so similar to those of its predecessors
  • To show why scientists believe that Eohippus was exclusively herbivorous
  • To argue that physical features that originally evolved to serve one purpose can later serve a different purpose
Early Horses