Figure 23.2 below represents a phylogenetic tree of the vertebrate animals. According to this tree, what is the sister group to the tetrapods?
A)sauropsids
B)mammals
C)lungfish
D)amphibians
E)coelacanths

Name: Figure 23.2 below represents a phylogenetic tree of the vertebrate animals. According to this tree, what is the sister group to the tetrapods? A)sauropsids B)mammals C)lungfish D)amphibians E)coelacanths
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Figure 23.2 below represents a phylogenetic tree of the vertebrate animals.  According to this tree, what is the sister group to the tetrapods?
A)sauropsids 
B)mammals 
C)lungfish 
D)amphibians 
E)coelacanths

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The sister group to tetrapods on this phylogenetic tree is lungfish.

Figure 232 Below Represents a Phylogenetic Tree of the Vertebrate Animals