Alligators, crocodiles, and snakes are all reptiles. however, alligators are more closely related to snakes. which statement most accurately describes how this relationship is explained in darwin's theory of evolution? a) alligators and crocodiles have no history of any common ancestors. b) alligators and snakes are more alike since they both develop from an egg. c) alligators and snakes are more alike since both species have a recent common ancestor. d) alligators and crocodiles are anatomically more alike due to the presence of analogous structures.