Question

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cerro fatal
blickwinkel/agami/r. de haas/alamy stock photo
what does this data suggest?
the two santa cruz tortoise populations are likely the same species.
the two santa cruz tortoise populations are likely different species.
the two santa cruz tortoise populations are likely different species, but the others that were dna - tested are likely the same species.
the two santa cruz tortoise populations are likely the same species, but it is not clear if the others that were dna - tested are the same or different species.

Explanation:

Just based on the visual appearance of the two tortoises in the photos, they look quite similar in overall body - shape, shell structure and other morphological features which are important in species identification. This suggests they are likely the same species. There is no information about other DNA - tested tortoises in this question.

Answer:

The two Santa Cruz tortoise populations are likely the same species.