Quote Originally Posted by k20kid
There are many instances where the" family tree” of a species splits and becomes a seemingly different type of species thus giving rise to the term “a close cousin” where referring to similar species that came from the same ancestor took different “path of evolution” caused by differences in habitat, climate or a number of other reasons. An example would be dinosaurs. Dinosaurs were more closely related to reptiles, and it has been shown that the “family tree” split and gave rise to modern day reptiles and birds.
No scientist has been able to show a proveable genetic path between two species. Family tree splits have been speculation only. Genetic proof has not been shown.

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