It can be seen on a cladogram that modern birds and reptiles share a common ancestor. Select the piece of evidence that best supports this idea.

a) Reptiles are also related to mammals.

b) Birds have evolved into many groups

c) Feathers are a derived characteristic that first evolved in reptiles.

d) Birds have the derived characteristic of being warm blooded, like mammals.

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Skylar Mahoney

22 May, 14:04

It can be seen on a cladogram that modern birds and reptiles share a common ancestor. Select the piece of evidence that best supports this idea.

a) Reptiles are also related to mammals.

b) Birds have evolved into many groups

c) Feathers are a derived characteristic that first evolved in reptiles.

d) Birds have the derived characteristic of being warm blooded, like mammals.

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Jacquelyn Chavez · Answer 1

Reptiles are also related to mammals. Birds have evolved into many groups. Feathers are a derived characteristic that first evolved in reptiles. Birds have the derived characteristic of being warm blooded, like mammals.

the answer would be option "c"