-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 pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)4 and 5
B)2 and 4
C)1 and 4
D)3 and 4
E)2 and 5

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 pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)4 and 5 
B)2 and 4 
C)1 and 4 
D)3 and 4 
E)2 and 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species 4 and 5 share the greatest number of derived characters, indicating they have the most synapomorphies and suggesting a closer evolutionary relationship compared to the other pairs listed.

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