The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)4 and 5
B)2 and 4
C)1 and 4
D)3 and 4

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Species 4 and 5 share the greatest number of derived characters, as they both have the same derived traits in the table.

The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E) in Six