Refer to the phylogenetic tree.
Based on the phylogenetic tree, which of the following statements is true?
A) Sea lions are more closely related to true seals than to Allodesmus.
B) True seals are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to Mustelids.
C) Mustelids are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to the sea lions.
D) True seals are more closely related to sea lions than to the walrus.

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Refer to the phylogenetic tree.
 Based on the phylogenetic tree, which of the following statements is true?
A) Sea lions are more closely related to true seals than to Allodesmus. 
B) True seals are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to Mustelids. 
C) Mustelids are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to the sea lions. 
D) True seals are more closely related to sea lions than to the walrus.

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The Answer of Refer to the phylogenetic tree.
 Based on the phylogenetic tree, which of the following statements is true?
A) Sea lions are more closely related to true seals than to Allodesmus. 
B) True seals are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to Mustelids. 
C) Mustelids are more closely related to Puijila darwini than to the sea lions. 
D) True seals are more closely related to sea lions than to the walrus.

Refer to the Phylogenetic Tree