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A phylogenetic tree or evolutionary tree is a branching diagram shown the inferred evolutionary relationships among various biological species. Which of the following phylogenies is correctly represented?

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A phylogenetic/evolutionary tree is a branching diagram showing the inferred evolutionary relationships among various biological species based upon similariteis and differences in their morphological or genetical characteristics. To have descended from a common ancestor.
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