The Trait That Would Be Least Useful in a Phylogenetic

question 153

Multiple Choice

The trait that would be least useful in a phylogenetic analysis would be one that

• A) is detectable only in observations of early development.
• B) involves genetically inherited behaviors.
• C) is altered easily by small changes in diet.
• D) can be studied only in museum specimens.
• E) is heritable but is determined by many genes.

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