Are pangolins related to pine cones?

Pangolins and pine trees certainly are related. But so are all known life forms. There is no line of descent, however, from pine tree to pangolin. The last common ancestor of pangolins (and all other animals) and pine trees was a single-celled organism. read more

Pangolins and pine trees certainly are related. But so are all known life forms. There is no line of descent, however, from pine tree to pangolin. The last common ancestor of pangolins (and all other animals) and pine trees was a single-celled organism. Animals are more closely related to mushrooms than they are to pine trees. read more