In a phylogenetic tree, the correct arrangement is:
chronologically from bottom to top.
This means that the oldest common ancestors are at the bottom of the tree, and more recent species or groups are represented at the top.
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A phylogenetic tree is arranged (1 point)
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chronologically from top to bottom.
chronologically from top to bottom.
chronologically from bottom to top.
chronologically from bottom to top.
phenotypically from top to bottom.
phenotypically from top to bottom.
phenotypically from bottom to top.
phenotypically from bottom to top.
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In a phylogenetic tree, the correct arrangement is:
chronologically from bottom to top.
This means that the oldest common ancestors are at the bottom of the tree, and more recent species or groups are represented at the top.