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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question

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52. The animal phylogenetic tree is based on which types of evidence?
Options
A Morphological evidence only
B Morphological, fossil, and genetic evidence
Correct Answer
C Fossil evidence only
D Genetic evidence only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Modern phylogenies synthesize multiple evidence streams: anatomical (morphology), historical timelines (fossils), and molecular sequences (DNA/RNA/proteins).

Hint

Robust evolutionary trees require combining anatomy, fossils, and molecular DNA.

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