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Figure 27.6 -Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees above is better?

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Figure 27.6 -Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait ability to fly, which of the two phylogenetic trees above is better? A) Tree 1 B) Tree 2 C) Both trees are equally parsimonious. D) Since the trees show different evolutionary relationships,you cannot determine which is more parsimonious. E) Because Tree 2 correctly groups mammals, ability to fly is not a parsimonious trait to consider.
-Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees above is better?


A) Tree 1
B) Tree 2
C) Both trees are equally parsimonious.
D) Since the trees show different evolutionary relationships,you cannot determine which is more parsimonious.
E) Because Tree 2 correctly groups mammals,"ability to fly" is not a parsimonious trait to consider.

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