The principle of parsimony refers to:
A)the most complicated explanation involving the smallest number of evolutionary changes.
B)the most complicated explanation involving the largest number of evolutionary changes.
C)the simplest explanation involving the smallest number of evolutionary changes.
D)the simplest explanation involving the largest number of evolutionary changes.
E)explanations that support your hypothesis.

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The principle of parsimony, also known as Occam's razor, suggests that the simplest explanation that requires the least number of assumptions should be chosen over more complicated explanations. In evolutionary biology, this principle often translates to the simplest explanation involving the smallest number of evolutionary changes.

The Principle of Parsimony Refers To