Based on the phylogeny shown above, you can conclude that species 4 is most closely related to species ________.

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1 or 3 (Can't tell)
1 or 3 (Can't tell)

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Answer 1

To answer the question accurately, I would need to see the phylogenetic tree you are referring to. Phylogenetic trees illustrate the evolutionary relationships among various species, and the closeness of species can be determined by looking at how recently they shared a common ancestor.

Typically, the species that are depicted as more closely branching off from the same node in the tree or that share a more recent common ancestor are considered to be more closely related.

If you provide more details about the relationships shown in the phylogeny, I would be able to help you determine which species is most closely related to species 4.