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Skeletal structures are common between two animals of different species. These structures probably exist because both species:...Question
Skeletal structures are common between two animals of different species. These structures probably exist because both species:
A.
Have a common food source.
B.
Live in the same environment.
C.
Have survived until the present time.
D.
Are related to a common ancestor.
A.
Have a common food source.
B.
Live in the same environment.
C.
Have survived until the present time.
D.
Are related to a common ancestor.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is D. Are related to a common ancestor.
Similar skeletal structures between different species typically indicate that those species share a common evolutionary ancestor. This is an example of homologous structures, which arise from shared ancestry rather than being influenced by environmental factors or dietary habits.
Similar skeletal structures between different species typically indicate that those species share a common evolutionary ancestor. This is an example of homologous structures, which arise from shared ancestry rather than being influenced by environmental factors or dietary habits.