In the Phylogenetic Trees, Numbers Represent Species, and the Same

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the phylogenetic trees, numbers represent species, and the same species are shown in both trees. Which two species are represented as sister species in Tree 2 but are not shown as sister species in Tree 1?

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

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