Applying the Principle of Parsimony to the Trait "Ability to Fly

question 59

Multiple Choice

Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly", which of the two phylogenetic trees 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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