Figure 27.6 -Applying the Principle of Parsimony to the Trait "Ability to Trait

question 20

Multiple Choice

Figure 27.6
-Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees above is better?

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

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