Question

question 3 of 25
which organisms are most closely related?
a. anas discors and anas americana
b. martes americana and mycteria americana
c. anas cyanoptera and mycteria americana
d. aix sponsa and anas acuta

Explanation:

In biological classification, organisms with the same genus are more closely related. Anas discors and Anas americana share the genus Anas. In option B, Martes (genus of martens) and Mycteria (genus of storks) are different. In option C, Anas (ducks) and Mycteria (storks) are different. In option D, Aix (wood - ducks) and Anas (ducks) are different genera.

Answer:

A. Anas discors and Anas americana