Two Scientists are discussing which two organisms are more closely related to each other. Scientist 1 proposes that the cow and dolphin are more closely related. Scientists 2 says that the frog and turtle are because they are both reptiles.
According to the chart above, which scientist is most likely correct?
Question 1 options:
Scientist 1 because the cow and dolphin share a more recent common ancestor
Scientists 2 because the frog and turtle share common food sources
Scientist 2 because shared characteristics are most important in determining relationships
Scientist 1 because the cow and dolphin both have live births