Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Definition or Description

question 42

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-the evolution of similar adaptations in distantly related organisms that live in similar environments

• 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:

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