Question

Given that phylogenies are based on shared derived characteristics, which of the following traits is useful in generating a phylogeny of species w, x, y, and z?

Answer 1

It seems that you have missed to attach the necessary details for us to answer this given question, so I had to look for it. Anyway, here is the answer. Given that phylogenies are based on shared derived characteristics, the trait that is useful in generating a phylogeny of species w, x, y, and z is TRAIT 2. Hope this helps.