Examine the following table of characters in four different species of flower. Based on the matrix, Derek concludes that species A is sister to the remaining three species. Wilma, in contrast, argues that species D is sister to all other species. Who is CORRECT?
A) Derek is correct, as the tree that puts A as sister to all other species is the most parsimonious.
B) Wilma is correct, as the tree that puts D as sister to all other species is the most parsimonious.
C) Neither, because the most parsimonious tree puts species B as sister to all others.
D) We can't decide from the information given as trees with species A, B, or D as sister to all other species are equally parsimonious.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q37: A taxon that includes a single common
Q38: Which of the following statements is TRUE
Q39: Of the following taxonomic categories, which is
Q40: Two taxa that are more closely related
Q41: When comparing trees with various hypotheses of
Q43: Characters that are similar because of descent
Q44: You are given a fossil and told
Q45: Examine the following table of characters
Q46: Streamlined bodies are common in many aquatic
Q47: You are given a character matrix for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents