Which trait would be least useful in a phylogenetic analysis?
A) A trait that is altered easily by small changes in temperature
B) A trait that involves genetically inherited behaviors
C) A trait that is detectable in observations of early development
D) A trait that can be studied in museum specimens
E) A trait that corresponds directly with sequence differences in a single gene

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A trait that is easily altered by small changes in temperature would not provide reliable information for a phylogenetic analysis because it could change frequently and rapidly, leading to inaccurate conclusions about evolutionary relationships.

Which Trait Would Be Least Useful in a Phylogenetic Analysis