Question

write a statement that responds to the question. the claim is that the organism the owl ate was a shrew. the evidence provided is the discovery of a shrew skull, jaw and other bones while dissecting the owl pellet. this evidence is relevant as these skeletal parts are characteristics of a shrew to support this claim. (reasoning) use scientific principles and knowledge that you have about why your evidence (data) supports your claim. in other words, explain how your data proves your point. (paragraph format)

Explanation:

Owls regurgitate indigestible parts of their prey as pellets. Shrew - specific skeletal parts found in an owl pellet are strong evidence. Scientifically, these parts are unique to shrews, so their presence in the pellet supports the claim that the owl ate a shrew.

Answer:

The presence of shrew - characteristic skeletal parts (skull, jaw, and other bones) in the owl pellet supports the claim that the organism the owl ate was a shrew because these parts are unique to shrews and owls regurgitate indigestible prey parts as pellets.