Based on the Phylogenetic Tree Above,which of the Following Two

question 12

Multiple Choice

Based on the phylogenetic tree above,which of the following two groups are most closely related?

• A)Turtles and snakes
• B)Ray-finned fishes and lobe-finned fishes
• C)Birds and crocodilians
• D)Mammals and snakes

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