An owl and a bat share the same kingdom and phylum; an owl and a robin share the same kingdom, phylum, and class. Which of the following statements is correct?
a.
The owl and the bat have more characteristics in common.
b.
The owl and the robin have more characteristics in common.
c.
All three animals share the same characteristics.
d.
These three animals have no characteristics in common.

Question

An owl and a bat share the same kingdom and phylum; an owl and a robin share the same kingdom, phylum, and class. Which of the following statements is correct?
a.
The owl and the bat have more characteristics in common.
b.
The owl and the robin have more characteristics in common.
c.
All three animals share the same characteristics.
d.
These three animals have no characteristics in common.

ookawaiioo · Answer

b.
The owl and the robin have more characteristics in common.

anonymous · Answer

The owl and the robin have more characteristics in common because the owl and the robin share a more recent common ancestor than the owl and the bat.