A scientist is examining a fossilized insect that may be an ancestor of modern dragonflies. Which of the following should the scientist compare to best determine how closely related the fossilized insect is to modern dragonflies?

A) their diets

B) their habitats

C) their predators

D) their anatomies

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Broderick

20 February, 23:07

A scientist is examining a fossilized insect that may be an ancestor of modern dragonflies. Which of the following should the scientist compare to best determine how closely related the fossilized insect is to modern dragonflies?

A) their diets

B) their habitats

C) their predators

D) their anatomies

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Jonathon Shepherd · Answer 1

D. thier Anatomies

Explanation:

Dragonflies are the first wing insects that have been evolved 300 million years ago.

Modern dragon flies:The modern dragonflies possess wingspan of only 2-5 inches

Fossil dragonflies: The fossil dragonflies had wingspan of upto 2 feet. Some scientists reported that during Paleozoic era the dragonflies grown upto monster size. There are 5000 known species of dragonflies belongs to the order:Odonata. Their larval stage begins in water survive by consuming other insects larvae.

A scientist is examining a fossilized insect that may be an ancestor of modern dragonflies. Which of the following should the scientist compare to best determine how closely related the fossilized insect is to modern dragonflies?A) their dietsB) their habitatsC) their predatorsD) their anatomies