According to this phylogenetic tree, which of the following is tru Lamprey Common ancestor Perch Salamander Lizard Crocodile Pigeon Mouse Chimpanzee Mammals Amniotes Tetrapods Vertebrates Select one: a. More than 1 of these is true. b. Crocodiles are more closely related to mice than to salamanc c. Crocodiles are more closely related to salamanders than to m d. Salamanders are equally related to crocodiles & mice. e. Crocodiles are equally related to mice & salamanders.
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