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The closest living ancestors of birds are crocodilians. What provides morphologi

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Question

The closest living ancestors of birds are crocodilians. What provides morphological evidence for this relationship?

both are homeothermic

both have extensive air sac system

both have a 4-chambered heart

both have differentiated teeth

none of the above

I think it is related to teeth, but I cannot find the reason for it. Help!!

What support can be provided for the argument that hagfish are not fish?

they are found only in seawater

they lack jaws

they are found only in freshwater

they lack gills

I think it is because they lack jaws.

Is it correct?

both are homeothermic

both have extensive air sac system

both have a 4-chambered heart

both have differentiated teeth

none of the above

Explanation / Answer

1. Both birds and crocodiles have a four chambered heart.

2. Hagfish lack jaws. Though hagfish ressemble eels, they lack vertebral column. They have skulls, but lack jaws.

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