How can a phylogenetic tree be used to make predictions?
(choose best answer)
-Features found in one clade are likely to be found in other clades inhabiting different
environments.
-Current trends of evolution will continue into the future. Complex models can be used to
accurately predict future branching patterns and the nature of future adaptations.
-An existing organism's characteristics can be confidently assumed to fit the patterns in the
tree. This procedure eliminates the need to collect data about organisms through direct
observation or sampling.
-Complex predictions based on phylogenetic trees can be compared to simpler predictions
based on parsimony
-Features shared between two sister taxa are likely to have been present in their common
ancestor.
thanks!
(choose best answer)
-Features found in one clade are likely to be found in other clades inhabiting different
environments.
-Current trends of evolution will continue into the future. Complex models can be used to
accurately predict future branching patterns and the nature of future adaptations.
-An existing organism's characteristics can be confidently assumed to fit the patterns in the
tree. This procedure eliminates the need to collect data about organisms through direct
observation or sampling.
-Complex predictions based on phylogenetic trees can be compared to simpler predictions
based on parsimony
-Features shared between two sister taxa are likely to have been present in their common
ancestor.
thanks!