Scientists may use fossil evidence to support the theory that domestic dogs are related to wolves. CAMUUAN Frenen sNg German Shepherd AMGae De t re Cee Bernese Mntan Dog Wat Which of the following would be considered the most valid evidence to support the argument that wolves and dogs descended from a common ancestor? P A Examination of the niche that dogs and wolves fill in an ecosystem. P B. Mating patterns in dogs and wolves. D 'C. Anecdotal (personal) evidence of how dogs and wolves interact with each other in the wild O D. DNA comparisons of dogs and wolves

Scientists may use fossil evidence to support the theory that domestic dogs are related to wolves. CAMUUAN Frenen sNg German Shepherd AMGae De t re Cee Bernese Mntan Dog Wat Which of the following would be considered the most valid evidence to support the argument that wolves and dogs descended from a common ancestor? P A Examination of the niche that dogs and wolves fill in an ecosystem. P B. Mating patterns in dogs and wolves. D 'C. Anecdotal (personal) evidence of how dogs and wolves interact with each other in the wild O D. DNA comparisons of dogs and wolves

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter12: Diversity Of Life

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Problem 11RQ: Which assumption of cladistics is stated incorrectly? a. Living things are related by descent from a...

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