Question

Compared to rodents, rabbits have an extra pair of incisors and other skeletal structures that are different. They also have some features that are similar. What can scientists conclude from this observation?(1 point)
Responses

Rodents and rabbits evolved from different mammal ancestors and lack a common ancestor.
Rodents and rabbits evolved from different mammal ancestors and lack a common ancestor.

Rabbit teeth are better than rodent teeth.
Rabbit teeth are better than rodent teeth.

Rabbits evolved from a species of rodent.
Rabbits evolved from a species of rodent.

Rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.

1 answer

The correct conclusion based on the observation that rabbits have an extra pair of incisors and different skeletal structures compared to rodents, while also sharing some features, is:

Rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.

This conclusion is supported by the idea that similarities and differences in traits often indicate evolutionary relationships among species.