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Why do the tails of the alligator and the turtle look similar?
They both use them to swim in water.
They both reproduce by laying eggs.
They have a common ancestor.
They live in the same environment.
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They have a common ancestor.
The tail is a homologous trait inherited from a shared reptile ancestor, so its basic structure is similar in both species (not just because they swim or live in the same place).
The tail is a homologous trait inherited from a shared reptile ancestor, so its basic structure is similar in both species (not just because they swim or live in the same place).
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