A phylogenetic tree represents:
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Correct answer: Evolutionary relationships among taxa
A phylogenetic tree diagrammatically represents evolutionary relationships among organisms. Branching points (nodes) represent common ancestors, while branch tips represent extant or extinct taxa.
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