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

question 10

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.
• D)Since the trees show different evolutionary relationships,you cannot determine which is more parsimonious.
• E)Because Tree 2 correctly groups mammals,"ability to fly" is not a parsimonious trait to consider.

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