In the Figure, the Shrublike or Treelike Species Are Circled

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the figure, the shrublike or treelike species are circled in black, and the remaining species are herbaceous. Based on the figure, which of the following statements is true?

• A) For the herbaceous species, the branch lengths tend to be shorter, and the rates of sequence change more slowly.
• B) For the herbaceous species, the branch lengths tend to be longer, and the rates of sequence change more slowly.
• C) For the herbaceous species, the branch lengths tend to be longer, and the rates of sequence change faster.
• D) For the herbaceous species, the branch lengths tend to be shorter, and the rates of sequence change faster.

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