Closely Related Species Are Similar to Each Other Because They

question 3

Multiple Choice

Closely related species are similar to each other because they

• A) share a recent common ancestor.
• B) have converged on some functional characteristic, such as flight.
• C) live in close proximity to one another.
• D) live in similar environments all over the world.

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