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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A group of archaeologists discovered a skull fossil while excavating an ancient site. Initially, they believed the skull belonged to a young saber-toothed cat due to its size and shape. However, the skull's structure did not provide enough space for the large canine teeth typical of an adult saber-toothed cat. Based on this observation, the archaeologists concluded that the skull fossil must belong to a different species closely related to the saber-toothed cat.
Which of the following, if true, would best challenge the conclusion drawn by the archaeologists?
Which of the following, if true, would best challenge the conclusion drawn by the archaeologists?
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The growth patterns of canine teeth can vary significantly among different species.
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Adult saber-toothed cats lose their juvenile teeth before their adult canines emerge.
C
The skull structure of a young lion, a relative of the saber-toothed cat, is similar to that of a young saber-toothed cat.
D
Many skull fossils have been found that cannot be definitively linked to a specific species.
E
The juvenile skull of a species related to the saber-toothed cat is larger than that of a saber-toothed cat.
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BadalMar 7, 2025
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