By Examining the Phylogenetic Tree Diagrammed Above, What Conclusion Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

By examining the phylogenetic tree diagrammed above, what conclusion can you draw about the species G. microti?

• A) It should not be labeled a species distinct from G. intestinalis.
• B) It is part of a monophyletic group that also includes G. intestinalis.
• C) It evolved before G. intestinalis.
• D) It is more closely related to G. muris than to G. intestinalis.
• E) None of the above can be concluded from the data provided.

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