The coelacanth fish looks very similar to its fossil ancestors from 300 million years ago. which of the following statements explains why the coelacanth fish is very similar to its ancestor? it was affected by natural selection. its underwater deep cave habitat did not change. it encountered several predators during its evolution. the fish was exposed to competition for food and a mate.

It's underwater deep cave habitat did not change.

Backstory:

The answer is NOT natural selection. -This fish was supposedly extinct millions of years ago but was found in 1938. According to "National Geographic.com," - Cough cough- a reliable source, the reason this fish looks very similar to how it looked in the past is because their natural habitat never changed.

Hope this helps! ~Pooch ♥

try using substitution:

x + y - 6 = x - y. (i'm not giving you the exact answer). since 0 = x - y, then sub 0 in the equation with x - y. combine your like terms, and then use inverse operations, and you'll have your answer.

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