The diagram shows a hypothetical model of the relationships between groups of organisms. Ciliates are a group of protozoans that contain short hair-like extensions. According to the placement of the group labeled Ciliates, which statement(s) below are accurate? You may select more than one answer. A) Ciliates evolved from flagellates. B) Ciliates ate the only species that contain cilia. C) Ciliates and fungi diverged more recently than ciliates and flagellates. D) Ciliates are more closely related to animals than they are to flagellates. E) Slime molds and ciliates have more common features than slime molds and fungi.
