What Is a Clade

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is a clade?

• A)a group of organisms that all share a common ancestor
• B)an ancestor of a group of organisms
• C)a clan led by a dominant female member

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Definitions:

English Noblemen

Refers to individuals of noble birth or rank in England, typically holding substantial land, wealth, and power in the medieval to early modern periods.

Marriage Market

The social process through which individuals search for and find a spouse, often influenced by considerations of social status, wealth, and compatibility.

Wealthy American Heiresses

Refers to affluent women from the United States who, during the Gilded Age and early 20th century, married into European aristocracy, often to secure titles or rejuvenate the financial status of aristocratic families.

Sears & Roebuck

An American chain of department stores founded in the 19th century, known for its catalog sales and wide range of consumer products.