Dogfish sharks (Squalus acanthias) represented  “primitive” gnathostomes and cats (Felis catus) represented the “derived” state.  Was this appropriate?  How does the anatomy of a cat reflect humans’ shared ancestry with sharks?

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1 page please: Dogfish sharks (Squalus acanthias) represented  “primitive” gnathostomes and cats (Felis catus) represented the “derived” state.  Was this appropriate?  How does the anatomy of a cat reflect humans’ shared ancestry with sharks?

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