From Tiny Mice to Mighty Bears: Unraveling Their Surprising Evolutionary Connection

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Across
  1. 2. [space] What metaphorical structure represents the interconnectedness of all living beings?
  2. 4. [space] What do the DNA and fossils of mice and bears whisper about their shared history?
  3. 6. of Life [space] What grand family tree illustrates the connections between all organisms?
  4. 9. [space] What ancient ancestor did mice and bears evolve from?
  5. 11. [space] What is the ancestral line that links mice and bears?
  6. 13. [space] What duty do we have to protect all creatures, big and small, in the web of life?
  7. 15. [space] What is a common relative shared between mice and bears?
Down
  1. 1. [space] Who are the detectives of nature that study biological relationships?
  2. 3. [space] What trait do mice and bears share in their DNA?
  3. 5. [space] What is a large mammal often associated with the forest?
  4. 7. [space] What is a small rodent known for its love of cheese?
  5. 8. [space] What is the blueprint of life that contains genetic information?
  6. 10. [space] What are nature's time capsules that provide insights into the past?
  7. 12. [space] What is the process of gradual change over time?
  8. 14. [space] What bond connects mice and bears through shared ancestry?