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What is the function of phylogenetic trees?


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Phylogenetic tree:

  1. A phylogenetic tree is a graphic that shows how creatures have evolved over time.
  2. Phylogenetic trees explain evolutionary relationships.
  3. Phylogenetic trees show how evolutionary links have changed over time.
  4. It depicts the evolution of different species from a common origin.
The phylogenetic tree of species A G can be split into genera in many  different ways. However, one of the options below is clearly invalid. Which  one?

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