$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline & \text { Trait 1 } & \text { Trait 2 } & \text { Trait 3 } \
\hline \text { Species W } & 1 & 0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species } X & 1 & 1 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species } Y & 1 & 1 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species Z } & 1 & 0 & 1 \
\hline
\end{array}$ Based on the table provided, which of the following traits is/are useful in generating a phylogeny for species W, Z?

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$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { Trait 1 } & \text { Trait 2 } & \text { Trait 3 } \
\hline \text { Species W } & 1 & 0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species } X & 1 & 1 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species } Y & 1 & 1 & 0 \
\hline \text { Species Z } & 1 & 0 & 1 \
\hline
\end{array}$ Based on the table provided, which of the following traits is/are useful in generating a phylogeny for species W, Z?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trait 2 is the only trait shared by both species W and Z, making it useful for generating a phylogeny for these two species. Traits 1 and 3 are not useful because they are only found in either species W or Z, but not both.

Based on the Table Provided, Which of the Following Traits