Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Definition or Description

question 19

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-evolutionary history

• 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:

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections that can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, mostly caused by bacteria.

Short Urethra

A condition where the urethra, the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, is shorter than normal, potentially affecting urinary flow and function.

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections caused by bacteria affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, and urethra.