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The image depicts the anatomical structure of the forelimb of a dolphin and a bat, both mammals. Which Hypothesis are consistent with the evolutionary relationship shown by this image? Select all that apply.
A. Bats are more closely related to birds that to dolphins due to the similarity in flight
B. Dolphins and bats share a common ancestor that is more recent than the one shared with birds
C. Amino Acid sequences for the cytochrome C analysis of these two species will also be similar
D. Embryological comparisons of these two species will show homologies with each other than bats have with birds
Transcribed Image Text:bat (flying)
dolphin (swimming)
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