What types of data can be used to construct phylogenies such as the one below? Photo sources: (left to right) Zoonar/K. Jorgensen/age fotostock; S Sailer/A Sailer/age fotostock; J & C Sohns/age fotostock; Michael Dick/ Animals Animals-Earth Scenes; FLPA/Jurgen & Christi/age fotostock; Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images.
A)molecular data
B)fossil evidence
C)anatomical, physiological, and developmental studies of extant species
D)molecular data, fossil evidence, and anatomical, physiological, and developmental studies of extant species
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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What types of data can be used to construct phylogenies such as the one below?  Photo sources: (left to right) Zoonar/K. Jorgensen/age fotostock; S Sailer/A Sailer/age fotostock; J & C Sohns/age fotostock; Michael Dick/ Animals Animals-Earth Scenes; FLPA/Jurgen & Christi/age fotostock; Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images.
A)molecular data 
B)fossil evidence 
C)anatomical, physiological, and developmental studies of extant species 
D)molecular data, fossil evidence, and anatomical, physiological, and developmental studies of extant species 
E)None of the answer options is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phylogenies can be constructed using a variety of data types, including molecular data (such as DNA or protein sequences), fossil evidence, and anatomical, physiological, and developmental studies of extant species. Combining multiple types of data can often lead to more robust and accurate phylogenies. In the given options, choice D includes all of the possible data types that can be used for constructing phylogenies.

What Types of Data Can Be Used to Construct Phylogenies