Lizards on a dry, sandy island are most likely to be similar to
A) lizards in the rainforest on the mainland 20 miles away.
B) lizards on a rainforest island 200 miles farther out to sea.
C) lizards on a dry, sandy island 500 miles farther out to sea.
D) tortoises on the same dry, sandy island.

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Lizards on a dry, sandy island would likely be similar to lizards in nearby habitats on the mainland, as the conditions and available resources would be similar. Lizards on a rainforest island or a distant dry, sandy island may have evolved differently due to different environmental factors. Tortoises, being a different species, would not be expected to have a significant similarity to lizards in this case.

Lizards on a Dry, Sandy Island Are Most Likely to Be