The two animals that exhibit the most linear relationship based on the information provided are amphibians and reptiles.
Both amphibians and reptiles share similarities in their embryonic development (gill slits, tails), and they both can have similar skin structures (moist skin for amphibians and scaly skin for reptiles). Moreover, both groups are part of the tetrapod lineage and have closer evolutionary ties, making their relationship more linear in comparison to others listed.