Question

question 9
use the figure above to answer the following question(s).
organisms that are closely related have a recent common ancestor. of the following organisms shown in the figure, which choice lists organisms that are most closely related to each other?
lizards and crocodiles
mammals and turtles
lampreys and sharks
bony fish and birds
lungfish and amphibians

Explanation:

In a phylogenetic tree, organisms with a more recent common - ancestor are more closely related. Lizards and crocodiles share a more recent common ancestor compared to the other pairs as they are closer on the tree.

Answer:

lizards and crocodiles