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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