Which of the following information would be most useful in creating a phylogenetic tree of a taxon?
A) morphological data from fossil and living species
B) a knowledge of color patterns in fossil and living species
C) a knowledge of mutation rates in modern species
D) morphological data from fossil species

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Morphological data from both fossil and living species provide comprehensive information about the evolutionary relationships and changes over time, which is crucial for constructing a phylogenetic tree.

Which of the Following Information Would Be Most Useful in Creating