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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

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38. On a phylogenetic tree, taxa at the endpoints of branches, representing present-day species, are also called
Options
A Roots
B Operational taxonomic units (OTUs)
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C Outgroups only
D Nodes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Terminal branch tips representing sampled species or individuals in numerical and cladistic trees are termed Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs).

Hint

Abbreviated as OTUs at terminal tips.

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