Derived Traits That Are Shared Among a Group of Species

question 109

Short Answer

Derived traits that are shared among a group of species are known as _______.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a critical illness resulting from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that extensively weakens the immune system.

Volcanic Event

A natural occurrence involving the eruption of magma from beneath the earth's surface.

Viral Diseases

Illnesses caused by viruses, microscopic infectious agents that can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms.