The Following Questions Refer to the Hypothetical Patterns of Taxonomic

question 83

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the hypothetical patterns of taxonomic hierarchy shown in Figure 26.2.


-If this figure is an accurate depiction of relatedness, then which taxon is unacceptable, based on cladistics?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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