Sharks and dolphins (aquatic mammals) have fairly similar morphology, the result of living in the same environment. However, many of these similarities are superficial. Which is the MOST DERIVED trait that sharks and dolphins share? A. powerful swimming tail B. jaws C. central nervous system D. vertebrae
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Jaws are also a shared trait, but they are not the most derived trait as they are a basic feature of many animals, not just sharks and dolphins. A central nervous system is a shared trait, but it is not the most derived trait as it is a basic feature of many Show more…
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