What phylogenetic evidence supports the conclusion that crocodiles are more closely related to birds than lizards?
A) Crocodiles and birds share a more recent common ancestor than crocodiles and lizards.
B) Crocodiles,birds,and lizards have the same,most-recent common ancestor.
C) Birds and lizards share a more recent common ancestor than birds and crocodiles.
D) Birds and crocodiles do not share a common ancestor with lizards.
E) Lizards and crocodiles share a more recent common ancestor than lizards and birds.
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