A phylogeny
A) reflects developmental stages.
B) can only be used for closely related species.
C) reflects the evolutionary history of living species.
D) does not help us understand evolutionary events.

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A phylogeny is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between different species. Therefore, it reflects the evolutionary history of living species. It can be used for both closely and distantly related species, as long as there is genetic, morphological, or behavioral data available to construct the tree. It helps us understand the patterns and processes of evolution, including common ancestors, divergence, and speciation.

A Phylogeny