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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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18. Phylogeny is best defined as
Options
A The naming of a single species
B The evolutionary history of a group of organisms, often depicted as a tree-like diagram
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C A synonym for taxonomy
D The study of body cavities only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phylogeny traces evolutionary relationships and developmental lineages across species.

Hint

Relates to evolutionary lineage mapped like a tree.

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