Multiple Choice
To apply parsimony to constructing a phylogenetic tree, which principle should be followed?
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25. Phylogeny
Introduction to Phylogeny
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Henry writes the scientific name for the pigeon as columba livia. What would he have to do to format this name correctly according to the standards of binomial nomenclature?
A
Capitalize the species and italicize the genus.
B
Capitalize the genus and italicize the species.
C
Capitalize the genus and italicize both the genus and species.
D
Capitalize both the genus and species.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of binomial nomenclature, which is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts: the genus name and the species name.
Recognize that the genus name is always capitalized, while the species name is not capitalized.
Identify that both the genus and species names should be italicized to indicate their scientific nature.
Apply these rules to the scientific name 'columba livia' by capitalizing the genus name 'Columba' and italicizing both 'Columba' and 'livia'.
Ensure that the final formatted scientific name appears as: Columba livia.
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