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geoffrey

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on: Jul 14, 2013
Based on this tree, which statement is not correct?

 

A) The salamander lineage is a basal taxon.
B) Salamanders are a sister group to the group containing lizards, goats, and humans.
C) Salamanders are as closely related to goats as to humans.
D) Lizards are more closely related to salamanders than to humans.


penguins

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2013
Easy! It's D. Bye for now :D


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geoffrey

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Reply #2 on: Aug 1, 2013
Thank you!


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