In a Phylogenetic Tree, a Node or Branching Point Represents

question 113

Multiple Choice

In a phylogenetic tree, a node or branching point represents:

• A)the common ancestor from which the descendent species diverged.
• B)the species in the fossil record from which the descendent species diverged.
• C)one of the descendent species in the phylogeny.
• D)the ancestral species from which all species in the phylogeny arose.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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