Evolutionary Novelties Shared by an Ancestor and Its Descendants but Not

question 89

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary novelties shared by an ancestor and its descendants but not seen in groups that are not direct descendants of that ancestor are known as ___________.

• A) common ancestral traits
• B) heterologous traits
• C) lineally descended characteristics
• D) shared derived traits

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Definitions:

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, although the market capitalization remains the same.

Total Market Value

The combined value of all shares of stock, bonds, or other securities issued by a company, calculated by multiplying the current price per share by the total number of shares outstanding.

Increased Liquidity

The state or condition of having more cash or easily convertible into cash assets, making it easier to meet short-term obligations.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a share of a company, as determined by supply and demand in the market.