-The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E)in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition,while a "1" indicates the derived condition.Based on this data,which pair of species diverged most recently?
A)1 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)2 and 4
D)6 and 4
E)6 and 5

Question

-The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E)in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition,while a "1" indicates the derived condition.Based on this data,which pair of species diverged most recently?
A)1 and 4 
B)2 and 3 
C)2 and 4 
D)6 and 4 
E)6 and 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species 2 and 3 share the most derived traits, indicating they diverged most recently.

-The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E)in Six Extant