Figure 20.2
-Using the phylogeny drawn in Figure 20.2,taken together,the lesser apes (gibbons and siamangs)and great apes (chimpanzees,gorillas,and orangutans)shared a common ancestor most recently with other members of their
A)order,about 17 million years ago.
B)genus,about 6 million years ago.
C)family,about 13 million years ago.
D)subfamily,about 7 million years ago.

Question

Figure 20.2
-Using the phylogeny drawn in Figure 20.2,taken together,the lesser apes (gibbons and siamangs)and great apes (chimpanzees,gorillas,and orangutans)shared a common ancestor most recently with other members of their
A)order,about 17 million years ago. 
B)genus,about 6 million years ago. 
C)family,about 13 million years ago. 
D)subfamily,about 7 million years ago.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lesser apes (gibbons and siamangs) and great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans) shared a common ancestor most recently with other members of their order, about 17 million years ago.

Figure 20.2 -Using the Phylogeny Drawn in Figure 20.2,taken Together,the Lesser Apes