-The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E)in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition,and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which species has the greatest number of ancestral character states (pleisiomorphies)?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

-The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E)in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition,and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which species has the greatest number of ancestral character states (pleisiomorphies)?
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species 5 has the greatest number of ancestral character states (pleisiomorphies) as indicated by the highest number of "0" values in its row compared to the other species.

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