Refer to the figure. Which statement about the evolution of color is most likely true?
A) Green coloration is a synapomorphy of the clade consisting of species E, F, and G.
B) Red coloration is a syapomorphy of the clade consisting of species A, B, C, and D.
C) Red coloration evolved more than once in this group.
D) Red coloration is ancestral.
E) Green coloration evolved more than once in this group.

Question

Refer to the figure.  Which statement about the evolution of color is most likely true?
A) Green coloration is a synapomorphy of the clade consisting of species E, F, and G. 
B) Red coloration is a syapomorphy of the clade consisting of species A, B, C, and D. 
C) Red coloration evolved more than once in this group. 
D) Red coloration is ancestral. 
E) Green coloration evolved more than once in this group.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows that species A, B, C, and D all have red coloration. This indicates that the trait evolved in their common ancestor and is therefore a synapomorphy of this clade. The other answer choices are not supported by the information in the figure.

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