Considering the Phylogenetic Trees Above as Strictly Hypothetical and Applying

question 29

Multiple Choice

Considering the phylogenetic trees above as strictly hypothetical and applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees shown 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.

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