Which pair of animals is probably most closely related evolutionarily?

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Animals in the same genus are most closely related evolutionarily because they share a recent common ancestor and have similar physical characteristics. As you move up the taxonomic hierarchy (e.g. family, phyla, class), animals become less related to each other and have more differences in anatomy and genetics.

Which Pair of Animals Is Probably Most Closely Related Evolutionarily