Assuming the phylogenetic tree shown is an accurate depictio…

Assuming the phylogenetic tree shown is an accurate depiction of relatedness, then which of the following should be correct? The entire tree is based on maximum parsimony. If all species depicted here make up a taxon, this taxon is monophyletic. The last common ancestor of species B and C occurred more recently than the last common ancestor of species D and E. Species C is the direct ancestor of both species B and species D. 5. The species present at position 3 is ancestral to C, D, and E.

Three forest areas are being considered for a conservation r…

Three forest areas are being considered for a conservation reserve. Each area contains the same number of trees and is the same cumulative size. The area surrounding the forest patches is a mix of agricultural land and residential homes. Which area(s) would be most suitable for conserving amphibians, which are highly susceptible to a pathogenic (disease-causing) chytrid fungus?