Evolution. BIOL 301. Phylogenetics worksheet. 1. (4 pts) Using the morphological

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Evolution. BIOL 301. Phylogenetics worksheet. 1. (4 pts) Using the morphological data in Table 1 below, two trees are shown (on page 2) that are consistent with the data. Plus signs (+) are trait gans and minuses are losses. Ch (Which tree is more parsimonius? Circle one: upper/lower Table 1. Traits exhibited by five extant related taxa. yes yes yes yes Lays eggs- Nails + Dimorphic Migratory + Hair- Lays eggs + Hair Nails + Assumed common ancestor had hair and was dimorphic. Hair- Migratory Hair- Nails + Dimorphic Lays eggs+ Nails + Lays eggs + Migratory+

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according to the image you provided we can see the tree first is fully parsimonious because it is matching with all the data you provided in the table.

The image is improper because the bottom portion of 3 second is cut it down that is why as the data provided or image provided by you I answered that 3 first is more suitable for parsimonious concept.

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