The Phylogeny Below Represents a Hypothesis for the Evolutionary Relationships

question 66

Multiple Choice

The phylogeny below represents a hypothesis for the evolutionary relationships among major groups of plants. If it is correct, in what order should we predict to find the fossils of these groups, in order from oldest to youngest?

• A)flower group, conifer group, ferns, moss group
• B)conifer group, ferns, moss group, flower group
• C)ferns, moss group, conifer group, flower group
• D)moss group, ferns, conifer group, flower group
• E)ferns, conifer group, moss group, flower group

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Definitions:

Antagonistic Attitudes

Hostile or oppositional perspective towards others or certain ideas, often resulting in conflict or resistance.

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The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressively demanding; a balance between passivity and aggression.

Cooperation

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