Question

The coelacanth fish looks very similar to its fossil ancestors from 300 million years ago. Which of the following statements explains why the coelacanth fish is very similar to its ancestor?

It was affected by natural selection.
Its underwater deep cave habitat did not change.
It encountered several predators during its evolution.
The fish was exposed to competition for food and a mate.

Answer 1

Its underwater deep cave habitat did not change.

Step-by-step explanation:

I did the test and this was the correct answer.

Answer 2

It's underwater deep cave habitat did not change.

Backstory:

The answer is NOT natural selection. -This fish was supposedly extinct millions of years ago but was found in 1938. According to "National Geographic.com," - Cough cough- a reliable source, the reason this fish looks very similar to how it looked in the past is because their natural habitat never changed.

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