Question

When we scientists say two species are more closely related, another way of saying it is they share a area common ancestor.

Answer 1

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Some evidence that scientists may use to determine the shared common ancestor of two species could include genetic analysis, anatomical similarities, and fossil records. By comparing these factors, scientists can estimate how recently two species diverged from a common ancestor and how closely related they are.