Question

Manatees, colloquially referred to as "sea cows" are herbivorous, fully aquatic marine mammals. Unlike other marine mammals, they are closely related to elephants, making manatees more distantly related to other marine mammals. Over time, however, manatees have developed numerous anatomical features that are present in all semi or fully aquatic animals, such as whales and seals.

23) Development over time allows different animals to share common features.

A.) Conclusion follows beyond a reasonable doubt
B.) Conclusion does not follow beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer 1

A.) Conclusion follows beyond a reasonable doubt.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true and provides a logical explanation of how different animals that live in similar environments can develop similar anatomical features over time, despite being distantly related. The statement also highlights the evolutionary relationship between manatees and elephants, which is supported by scientific evidence. Therefore, the conclusion that development over time allows different animals to share common features follows beyond a reasonable doubt.