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The diagram below shows the phylogeny of arthropods.
-Suppose that flies and moths both have the same Ubx expression pattern. Which of the following taxa would most likely also share that expression pattern, based on the phylogenetic relationships?
A) Beetle
B) Springtail
C) Mosquito
D) Spider
E) Centipede

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Use the following to answer questions :
The diagram below shows the phylogeny of arthropods. 
-Suppose that flies and moths both have the same Ubx expression pattern. Which of the following taxa would most likely also share that expression pattern, based on the phylogenetic relationships?
A) Beetle 
B) Springtail 
C) Mosquito 
D) Spider 
E) Centipede

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Based on the phylogenetic relationships shown in the diagram, flies and moths are more closely related to mosquitoes than any of the other taxa listed. Therefore, it is most likely that mosquitoes would also share the same Ubx expression pattern as flies and moths.

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