Why do scientists apply the concept of maximum parsimony?
to decipher accurate phylogenies
to eliminate analogous traits
to identify mutations in dna codes
to locate homoplasies

Chinese privet is a plant that is native to china. over 150 years ago, chinese privet was introduced to the united states as a fast-growing shrub that serves as an excellent privacy hedge. with no natural herbivore, chinese privet quickly established itself and spread in natural areas throughout the southeast and eastern seaboard of the united states. its dominance in these areas has jeopardized the survival of native plant species. chinese privet provides evidence that introducing non-native organisms can cause environmental damage integrated pest management strategies will not decrease chinese privet populations american gardeners can easily control the spread of chinese privet non-native plant species have type i survivorship curves

What statements describe a host organism?

Use the drop down menus to match each example to the fossil topic discussed then to show how the fossil record gives evidence of evolution