Question
The diagram below shows the similar limb structures of a dolphin, a horse, and a bat. Similar bones are highlighted in the same colors.
Which of the following is true about these three species?
All three species evolved over time to best fit unique environments.
All three species share a distant common ancestor.
All three species have not adapted since their existence.
All three species should be classified within the same genus.
Which of the following is true about these three species?
All three species evolved over time to best fit unique environments.
All three species share a distant common ancestor.
All three species have not adapted since their existence.
All three species should be classified within the same genus.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement about the three species—a dolphin, a horse, and a bat—is:
**All three species share a distant common ancestor.**
This is supported by the similar bone structures, which indicate evolutionary relationships. The other statements are not accurate: while they have adapted to fit their environments, they have not all evolved specifically for that purpose; they should not be classified within the same genus, and it’s incorrect to say they haven’t adapted since their existence.
**All three species share a distant common ancestor.**
This is supported by the similar bone structures, which indicate evolutionary relationships. The other statements are not accurate: while they have adapted to fit their environments, they have not all evolved specifically for that purpose; they should not be classified within the same genus, and it’s incorrect to say they haven’t adapted since their existence.