Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Definition or Description

question 48

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-a species related to the clade but not included within it

• A)monophyletic taxon
• B)polyphyletic taxon
• C)paraphyletic taxon
• D)homology
• E)convergent evolution
• F)homoplasy
• G)phylogeny
• H)apomorphy
• I)synapomorphy
• J)outgroup

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Definitions:

Environmental Scanning

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Market Opportunities

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Recession

A phase of brief economic downturn characterized by decreased trade and manufacturing activity, typically recognized by a drop in Gross Domestic Product for two consecutive quarters.

GDP Declines

A decrease in the gross domestic product, indicating a contraction in a country's economic activity over a specific period.