Modern whales lack hind limbs, and have tail flukes and ears specialized for hearing underwater. Which of the following is the correct order for the evolution of these whale
characteristics?

A Loss of hind limbs followed by tail flukes and underwater ears
B Loss of hind limbs followed by underwater ears and tail flukes
C Tail flukes followed by loss of hind limbs and underwater ears
D Underwater ears followed by tail flukes and loss of hind limbs