Select the statements that provide direct biogeographical evidence for evolutionary theory. Check all that apply.  

_____  Unrelated organisms from similar habitats exhibit similar characters.
_____  Terrestrial mammals are not found naturally on any island greater than 300 miles from a mainland.
_____  Organisms on islands are most similar to organisms on the nearby mainland, even when habitats on the mainland and island are quite different.
_____  Invasive rats have colonized more than 80% of the world's islands.


_____  Unrelated organisms from similar habitats exhibit similar characters.
__X__  Terrestrial mammals are not found naturally on any island greater than 300 miles from a mainland.
__X__  Organisms on islands are most similar to organisms on the nearby mainland, even when habitats on the mainland and island are quite different.
_____  Invasive rats have colonized more than 80% of the world's islands.

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