On an island, a scientists observes that the native lizards are different from similar species that live on the nearby mainland. the scientist concludes that the common ancestors of the lizard began developing into different species when the island separated from the mainland. which evidence would best support the scientist's conclusion? a) the appearance of a mainland lizard living on the island
b) geologic evidence that the island arose from volcanic eruption
c) the appearance of an island lizard living on the mainland
d) fossils of the same lizard species on both the island and mainland

Name the glands associated with human digestive system

Which of the following best describes the relationship between glucose and complex molecules such as hormones?

After a recent rainy season, a number of the communities in a western state suffered flooding and mudslides. a study commissioned by the state legislature determined that the extensive removal of a certain plant from hillsides within the state contributed significantly to the flooding and mudslides. the plant had an extensive root system that hold hillside soil in place, and it was being rapidly removed because its roots had recently gained national favor as a powerful herbal remedy. as a result, the legislature passed a statute prohibiting the removal of more than 50% of such plants from any hillside within the state. a landowner within the state challenged the statute under the takings clause of the fifth amendment, alleging that he had regularly harvested substantially more than 50% of the plants from his property and needed to do the same this year to meet the demand for the root. is he likely to prevail in his challenge?