Question

question 8
use the figure above to answer the following question(s).
according to the figure, crocodiles are most closely related to
lampreys
snakes and lizards
turtles
birds
mammals

Explanation:

In a phylogenetic tree, the closer the branches, the more closely - related the organisms. Crocodiles and birds share a more recent common ancestor compared to the other options as shown in the tree.

Answer:

birds