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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A group of archaeologists recently discovered a skull fossil in a cave. Initially, they believed the skull belonged to a young saber-toothed cat due to its distinctive canine teeth. However, the skull structure did not provide enough space for the larger canines of an adult saber-toothed cat. Based on this, the archaeologists concluded that the skull fossil indicates a different species closely related to the saber-toothed cat.
Which of the following, if true, would best provide evidence showing that the conclusion above is possibly flawed?
Which of the following, if true, would best provide evidence showing that the conclusion above is possibly flawed?
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The growth patterns of canine teeth are crucial for accurately identifying ancient species.
B
Adult saber-toothed cats lose their juvenile teeth to make room for their larger canines.
C
The canines of an adult tiger, a close relative of the saber-toothed cat, are comparable in size to those of an adult saber-toothed cat.
D
Numerous fossils remain that have not been definitively linked to any specific species.
E
The juvenile skull of a species related to a saber-toothed cat is larger than the juvenile skull of a saber-toothed cat.
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NityasriMar 8, 2025
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