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The Water-Jug Problem Demonstrates That One Consequence of Having a Procedure

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The water-jug problem demonstrates that one consequence of having a procedure that does provide a solution to a problem is that, if well-learned, it may prevent us from


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Convergent Evolution

The process whereby organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.

Homoplasious Trait

A trait shared by multiple species or individuals due to convergent evolution, not because of a common ancestor.

Monophyletic Group

A set of organisms that includes an ancestral species and all its descendants, representing a single branch on the tree of life.

Paraphyletic

Paraphyletic describes a group of organisms that share a common ancestor, although the group does not include all the descendants of that common ancestor.

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