Why do scientists think related species have similar body structures and development patterns? a. the species inherited many of the same genes from each other. b. the species inherited many of the same proteins from each other. c. the species inherited all of the same genes from a common ancestor. d. the species inherited many of the same genes from a common ancestor.

amber has allowed scientists to study dna that has been preserved over millions of years.

volcanoes (an event in the geosphere) release a large amount of particulate matter into the atmosphere. these particles serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets (hydrosphere). rainfall (hydrosphere) often increases following an eruption, stimulating plant growth (biosphere).