Question
Native to parts of South America, the semi-aquatic capybara is the largest living rodent. It grows to more than a meter in length and can weigh up to 45 kilograms. The harvest mouse is found all over Europe and Asia. This tiny seed-eater is possibly the world's smallest rodent, measuring about 10 centimeters from nose to tail tip and weighing about 7 grams. Based on the information in this paragraph, what can be concluded about the capybara and the harvest mouse? a They eat the same food sources. b The difference in their sizes is due to different habitats. c They are members of the same species. d They share some similarities in their body structure.
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Based on the information provided in the paragraph, the correct conclusion is: **b They eat the same food sources.**
However, this conclusion isn't directly supported by the text. There isn't enough evidence to affirm any of the provided options conclusively. The paragraph describes the capybara as a semi-aquatic rodent that likely consumes aquatic vegetation and the harvest mouse as a seed-eater, possibly indicating different food sources rather than the same.
So, among the options listed, the best answer would actually be: **d They share some similarities in their body structure.** Both belong to the rodent family, suggesting some shared structural traits, despite their size differences.
However, this conclusion isn't directly supported by the text. There isn't enough evidence to affirm any of the provided options conclusively. The paragraph describes the capybara as a semi-aquatic rodent that likely consumes aquatic vegetation and the harvest mouse as a seed-eater, possibly indicating different food sources rather than the same.
So, among the options listed, the best answer would actually be: **d They share some similarities in their body structure.** Both belong to the rodent family, suggesting some shared structural traits, despite their size differences.