The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E) in Six

question 37

Multiple Choice

The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6) .A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies) ?

• A)4 and 5
• B)2 and 4
• C)1 and 4
• D)3 and 4

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