Examine the Evolutionary Relationships Represented in the Following Figure

question 2

Multiple Choice

Examine the evolutionary relationships represented in the following figure.Based upon this diagram,the two most closely related species are ________.

• A) leopards and striped skunks
• B) leopards and European otters
• C) European otters and coyotes
• D) coyotes and wolves

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