Based on the principle of parsimony, a cladogram describing a group of species containing which of the following is the best phylogeny estimation?

A. Five synapomorphies and one autapomorphy
B. Seven synapomorphies and three autapomorphies
C. Six synapomorphies and two autapomorphies
D. Eight synapomorphies and four autapomorphies


Ans: A. Five synapomorphies and one autapomorphy

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