Phylogenetic trees
A) are rarely modified once constructed.
B) maximize the number of homoplasies.
C) are constructed using the parsimony principle.
D) are constructed from just one source of data.
E) are generally easy to construct.

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Phylogenetic trees are constructed using the parsimony principle, which aims to minimize the number of evolutionary changes (or steps) required to explain the observed data. This principle is used to choose the most likely tree among multiple possible trees. While phylogenetic trees can be modified based on new data or methods, the goal is to construct the most parsimonious tree that accurately represents the relationships among the taxa being studied. Therefore, Option A, B, D, and E are not correct.

Phylogenetic Trees