It Is Not Unusual for a Phylogeny Reconstruction to Result

question 23

Essay

It is not unusual for a phylogeny reconstruction to result in several equally robust phylogenetic trees that differ in their branching patterns.How can this be the case if evolution only took one true pathway?

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Definitions:

Polygyny

A form of marriage in which one man is married to multiple women at the same time; it is the most common form of polygamy.

Bigamy

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another, which is illegal in many jurisdictions.

Gay Marriage

The legal or socially recognized union of two people of the same sex.

Same Gender

Referring to individuals of the same sex or gender identity.