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entify the most accurate statement about the phylogeny below. Assume species D is an outgroup. A. В. С. D. The presences of spots on species A and C is best explained by homology. a. b. The color of the pectoral and pelvic fins in species A, B, and D is best explained by homoplasy. c. The dorsal fin coloration seen in species A and C is likely due to convergent evolution. d. The color on the tail fins of species B and C is best described as the result of evolutionary reversal

entify the most accurate statement about the phylogeny below. Assume species D is an outgroup. A. В. С. D. The presences of spots on species A and C is best explained by homology. a. b. The color of the pectoral and pelvic fins in species A, B, and D is best explained by homoplasy. c. The dorsal fin coloration seen in species A and C is likely due to convergent evolution. d. The color on the tail fins of species B and C is best described as the result of evolutionary reversal

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**Phylogenetic Analysis of Fish Species** **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram displays a phylogenetic tree of four fish species, labeled A, B, C, and D. The branching pattern indicates evolutionary relationships among these species, with species D assumed to be an outgroup (a reference species that diverged earlier than the other species being compared). Each fish is illustrated with distinct colors and patterns: - **Species A & C** have spots on their bodies. - **Species B & C** have green tail fins. - **Species A & D** share orange pectoral and pelvic fins. **Quiz: Analysis of Evolutionary Traits** Identify the most accurate statement about the phylogeny depicted: a. The presence of spots on species A and C is best explained by homology (traits inherited from a common ancestor). b. The color of the pectoral and pelvic fins in species A, B, and D is best explained by homoplasy (traits that arise independently due to convergent evolution or evolutionary reversal). c. The dorsal fin coloration seen in species A and C is likely due to convergent evolution (independent evolution of similar features in different lineages). d. The color on the tail fins of species B and C is best described as the result of evolutionary reversal (a return to an ancestral trait). --- This transcription and analysis are formatted for educational content, focusing on evolutionary biology concepts such as homology, homoplasy, convergent evolution, and evolutionary reversal.
Transcribed Image Text:**Phylogenetic Analysis of Fish Species** **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram displays a phylogenetic tree of four fish species, labeled A, B, C, and D. The branching pattern indicates evolutionary relationships among these species, with species D assumed to be an outgroup (a reference species that diverged earlier than the other species being compared). Each fish is illustrated with distinct colors and patterns: - **Species A & C** have spots on their bodies. - **Species B & C** have green tail fins. - **Species A & D** share orange pectoral and pelvic fins. **Quiz: Analysis of Evolutionary Traits** Identify the most accurate statement about the phylogeny depicted: a. The presence of spots on species A and C is best explained by homology (traits inherited from a common ancestor). b. The color of the pectoral and pelvic fins in species A, B, and D is best explained by homoplasy (traits that arise independently due to convergent evolution or evolutionary reversal). c. The dorsal fin coloration seen in species A and C is likely due to convergent evolution (independent evolution of similar features in different lineages). d. The color on the tail fins of species B and C is best described as the result of evolutionary reversal (a return to an ancestral trait). --- This transcription and analysis are formatted for educational content, focusing on evolutionary biology concepts such as homology, homoplasy, convergent evolution, and evolutionary reversal.
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Evolutionary reversal is a backward evolution notion where species can return back from advanced to more primitive forms. Convergent evolution occurs if the two different organisns evolve independently but exhibit similar traits or characteristics.

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