Julia is trying to place a duckbilled platypus, lizard, bear, and monkey on a phylogenetic tree. She learns that the duckbilled platypus, bear, and monkey are classified as mammals. She also learns that mammals share a common ancestor with reptiles. Which additional piece of information will be most helpful to Julia to properly build her phylogenetic tree?
The platypus has fur like other mammals.
The platypus does not have feathers like a bird.
The platypus lays eggs like a reptile.
The platypus does not have fins like a fish.
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Answer:The platypus lays eggs like a reptile.
Explanation: that is because in the text it says that mammals shares a common ancestors with reptiles and the only information is the one with a reptile. it is my own theory it is okay if you do not trust or think it is correct.
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The best answer is:-
" The platypus lays eggs like a reptile." which shows its relationship with reptiles
Explanation:
The duckbill platypus is a vulnerable species which is given special protection to prevent from being extinct.
It is an egg laying mammal as it lays eggs and when eggs hatch , young ones
are fed by mother platypus with milk
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