-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 fewest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)1 and 6
B)1 and 4
C)4 and 6
D)2 and 3
E)6 and 3

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 fewest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)1 and 6 
B)1 and 4 
C)4 and 6 
D)2 and 3 
E)6 and 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species 1 and 6 share only one derived character (synapomorphy), trait A.

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