A phylogenetic tree _______, whereas a cladogram does not.
A)indicates exact relationships between all species.
B)indicates ancestral-descendant relationships
C)uses only analogous character traits.
D)contains only reptiles.
E)contains only mammals.

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A phylogenetic tree indicates ancestral-descendant relationships, showing how species or other groups evolved from a common ancestor. Cladograms, on the other hand, show relationships based on shared characteristics but do not necessarily indicate direct lines of descent or the timing of evolutionary events.

A Phylogenetic Tree _______, Whereas a Cladogram Does Not