An owl and a bat share the same kingdom and phylum; an owl and a robin share the same kingdom, phylum, and class. Which of the following statements is correct?
a.
The owl and the bat have more characteristics in common.
b.
The owl and the robin have more characteristics in common.
c.
All three animals share the same characteristics.
d.
These three animals have no characteristics in common.
Because the Owl and the Robin share the same kingdom, phylum and class, they have more characteristics in common. They are both birds, both vertebrates and both animals.