Figure 25.3 -Applying the Principle of Parsimony to the Trait "Ability to "Ability

question 7

Multiple Choice

Figure 25.3
-Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees above is most parsimonious?

• A) Tree 1
• B) Tree 2
• C) Both trees are equally parsimonious.

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