The evolutionary stages between the current organism and their ancestors are shown by ____________.

Fossils

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Phylogenetic tree

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Morphology

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Phylogenetic tree
A phylogenetic tree is a branching diagram or "tree" showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities their phylogeny based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics. All life on the Earth is part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry.
So, the correct answer is "Phylogenetic tree".

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