With respect to phylogenetic evolution, what does “early branching” suggest in comparison to a “late-branching” taxon?
a. “Early-branching” taxa are extinct ancestors of the “late-branching” taxon.
b. “Late branching” suggests the taxon takes longer to adapt to new environments when compared to“early-branching” taxa.
c. Taxa that “branched earliest” diverged from others longest ago.
d. None of the above is correct.
Answer: C
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