Four Different Phylogenetic Trees of a Group of Salamanders Have

Multiple Choice

Four different phylogenetic trees of a group of salamanders have been proposed.Trees A and B each require 12 homoplasies, but tree A requires 14 synapomorphies and tree B requires 13 synapomorphies.Tree C requires 15 homoplasies and 13 synapomorphies.Finally, tree D requires 10 homoplasies and 15 synapomorphies.According to the principle of parsimony, which tree(s) is/are the most accurate?

A) Tree A only
B) Tree B only
C) Tree C only
D) Tree D only
E) Both tree A and tree B