Some of the "branches" of a phylogenetic tree do not extend to the end.What do these lines represent?
A)Extinct species
B)Species of unknown origin
C)Convergent species
D)Lineages that have not changed

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The lines that do not extend to the end represent extinct species. This means that the lineage leading to that particular species came to an end, either due to environmental pressures or competition with other species, resulting in their extinction.

Some of the "Branches" of a Phylogenetic Tree Do Not