Which Observations of Species Distribution Across Earth Support the Theory

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which observations of species distribution across Earth support the theory of common descent?

• A) All continents contain nearly identical organisms.
• B) Each part of Earth contains life forms perfectly designed for that region.
• C) One can see similarities in organisms that are found in close proximity, but each population has adaptations that suit the organisms to their particular habitat.
• D) There are very few similarities among life forms on different tropical islands.

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