A phylogenetic event horizon is
A)a point in the future in which species will diversify.
B)a phylogeny based on extinct species.
C)the point at which life started.
D)a point in the history of life beyond which phylogenetic analysis cannot see.

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A phylogenetic event horizon is a point in the history of life beyond which phylogenetic analysis cannot see. This is because it represents a time period for which there is not enough molecular or fossil data available for analysis. It is often referred to as the "black hole" of phylogenetics.

A Phylogenetic Event Horizon Is