Examine the image of the relatedness of vertebrates represented in this phylogenetic tree. Select all the statements that are supported by this tree.
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A Gray whales are the common ancestor of the Blue and Humpback whales. Gray whales are the common ancestor of the Blue and Humpback whales.
B Blue and humpback whales diverged more recently than either did from the gray whale. Blue and humpback whales diverged more recently than either did from the gray whale.
C The Bryde's whale shares a more recent common ancestor with the Sei whale than with the Fin whale.The Bryde's whale shares a more recent common ancestor with the Sei whale than with the Fin whale.
D The blue and the Bryde's whale have more traits in common with each other than with any other two species, The blue and the Bryde's whale have more traits in common with each other than with any other two species,
E Southern minke whales and Northern minke whales have more traits in common with each other than with any other species. Southern minke whales and Northern minke whales have more traits in common with each other than with any other species.
