In a Comparison of Birds and Mammals, Having Four Limbs

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of birds and mammals, having four limbs is

• A) a shared ancestral character.
• B) a shared derived character.
• C) a character useful for distinguishing birds from mammals.
• D) an example of analogy rather than homology.
• E) a character useful for sorting bird species.

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Definitions:

Competitive Position

A company's standing or ranking in relation to its competitors in terms of market share, profitability, and brand strength.

Balanced Scorecard

A strategic planning and management system used to align business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization, improve internal and external communications, and monitor performance against strategic goals.

Cascade Down

A process or method where information, decisions, or policies are passed down through a hierarchy from higher to lower levels.

Organisational Units

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