Based on the diagram, which of the organisms below is most closely related to the bullfrog? The following diagram shows the relationships among certain types of organisms. The red lines represent a common ancestor that was the first organism to have the trait listed. For example, sea stars do not have spinal cords, but the organisms that come after (to the right) do have a spinal cord.

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social