Based on the phylogenetic tree below, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Species E is more closely related to species A than to species D.
B) Species D is more closely related to species C than to species E.
C) Species F is more closely related to species D than to species E.
D) Species C is more closely related to species B than to species D.


Answer: B

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