Derived Character States Shared by Clade Members Are Called

question 60

Multiple Choice

Derived character states shared by clade members are called

• A)ancestral traits.
• B)homoplasies.
• C)synapomorphies.
• D)plesiomorphies.
• E)symplesiomorphies.

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Definitions:

Articulation

The physical production of spoken sounds, or the point where two bones meet and move in relation to each other.

Joint

A structure in the body where two or more bones are connected, allowing for movement and support.

Movement

The act or process of moving or changing place or position.

Angle

A geometric figure formed by two rays, called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.