Mashaal Masha
Mashaal Masha
 Jan 15, 2024
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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

* Seven species of sea turtle exist today.
* Five sea turtle species can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.
* One of those species is the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.
* Its scientific name is Lepidochelys kempii.
* Another of those species is the olive ridley sea turtle.
* Its scientific name is Lepidochelys olivacea.

The student wants to emphasize a similarity between the two sea turtle species. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Difficulty: Medium
A: 

Among the seven species of sea turtle is the olive ridley sea turtle, which can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.

B: 

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is referred to as Lepidochelys kempii, while the olive ridley sea turtle is referred to as Lepidochelys olivacea.

C: 

Both the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and the olive ridley sea turtle can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.

D: 

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) and the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) are different species.

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