Which of the following observations best supports the conclusion that two animal species evolved from a common ancestor in recent geological history? A The species are both herbivores. B The species have similar bone structure. C The species live in the same environment. D The species both obtain oxygen from the air.

Which of the following observations best supports the conclusion that two animal species evolved from a common ancestor in recent geological history? A The species are both herbivores. B The species have similar bone structure. C The species live in the same environment. D The species both obtain oxygen from the air.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: Aardvarks, anteaters, and pangolins are only distantly related but are similar in structure and form...

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