You Have Identified a New Mammal Species

question 49

Multiple Choice

You have identified a new mammal species. You are surprised to find that it has a pelvis, but there is no evidence the species has legs. What can you conclude about this animal's structure?

• A) The animal is very young.
• B) The pelvis is a vestigial structure.
• C) The animal is a mutant species.
• D) The pelvic bones are present because the animal is a mammal.
• E) The pelvic bones are analogous to the pelvic bones found in other mammals.

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