Scientists think that dolphins and whales may have evolved from a common ancestor because they have similar anatomies.
<h3>What is a common ancestor?</h3>
A common means different animals now, have evolved from a single ancestor or animal.
These animals may share common characters and structures.
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises are evolved from a common ancestor; cetacean.
The animals that evolved from cetaceans are all aquatic, primitive cetaceans were amphibians too.
Thus, They have similar anatomies.
Learn more about ancestors
brainly.com/question/15990290
#SPJ4