Solving the mystery of whales and their closest relatives took collaboration. Modern science found that the closest cousin to the whale is the hippo. How did scientists MOST likely determine this?

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A geneticist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

A geneticist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

A paleontologist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

A paleontologist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

An ecologist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

An ecologist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

A geologist examined the DNA and genes of each species.

A geneticist examined the DNA and genes of each species.