The given figure shows a phylogenetic tree of modern lizard genera based on DNA sequences. According to the tree, the closest relative of genus Pletholax is

Delma

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Aprasia

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Paradelma

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Lialis

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Pygopus

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Solution

The correct option is D Aprasia
According to the given tree, most recent speciation led to the evolution of a common ancestral species into Pletholax and the ancestor of Aprasia and Ophidiocephalus. Therefore, among the given options, Aprasia is the closest relative of Pletholax.

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