Give an Example of Two Groups of Organisms That Share

question 43

Essay

Give an example of two groups of organisms that share a trait due to shared ancestry, and contrast this with an example of organisms that share a trait but not because of shared ancestry. What are each of these types of shared traits called? Explain the evolutionary processes that resulted in the similarities in each example.

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Definitions:

Layaway

A purchasing agreement in which a retailer allows a customer to pay for goods in installments while the retailer holds the item until it is paid in full.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle governing the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or recorded.

Nonrefundable Up-Front Fees

Payments made upfront for services that will not be returned, even if the service or product is not used or delivered as expected.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a set of accounting standards and practices used to prepare financial statements in the U.S.