Compared to rodents, rabbits have an extra pair of incisors and other skeletal structures that are different. They also have some features that are similar. What can scientists conclude from this observation?(1 point)
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Rabbit teeth are better than rodent teeth.
Rodents and rabbits evolved from different mammal ancestors and lack a common ancestor.
Rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.
Rabbits evolved from a species of rodent.
Rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.
Scientists can conclude that rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.
To answer this question, scientists use a scientific method called comparative anatomy. By comparing the physical structures of different organisms, scientists can infer evolutionary relationships and make conclusions.
In this case, scientists observe that rabbits have an extra pair of incisors and other skeletal structures that differ from rodents. However, they also note that rabbits and rodents also share some similarities. From this observation, scientists can conclude that rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.
By examining the differences and similarities in the anatomy of these organisms, scientists determine that the common ancestor of rodents and rabbits likely had the skeletal structures of rodents, and over time, rabbits evolved to have additional incisors and other skeletal differences.
Therefore, the correct conclusion from this observation is: Rodents and rabbits share a common ancestor.