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22. Evolutionary Genetics

22. Evolutionary Genetics / Phylogenetic Trees / Problem 6

In phylogenetics, what is meant by the term "parsimony" in the context of tree construction?

A

Using the most complex evolutionary model

B

Selecting the tree that requires the fewest changes in traits

C

Choosing the tree with the longest branches

D

Minimizing the number of species included

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