Multiple Choice
Use the following information to answer the question. By examining the phylogenetic tree diagrammed in the figure, what conclusion can you draw about the species G. microti?
A) It evolved before G. intestinalis.
B) It is more closely related to G. muris than to G. intestinalis.
C) It should not be labeled a species distinct from G. intestinalis.
D) It is part of a monophyletic group that also includes G. intestinalis.
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