Which of the following modern fish is considered most closely related to the ancestors of amphibians?
A) goldfish
B) shark
C) coelacanth
D) ray
E) lamprey

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Coelacanths are considered most closely related to the ancestors of amphibians due to their lobed fins, which are structurally similar to the limbs of early tetrapods. This characteristic suggests a closer evolutionary relationship to the land-dwelling vertebrates than other fish.

Which of the Following Modern Fish Is Considered Most Closely