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:

Outliers

Observations in data that fall significantly above or below most of the other data points, potentially indicating variability in measurement, experimental errors, or novelty.

Slope of the Variable Cost

Represents the rate at which variable cost changes in relation to a change in output or activity level.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation used in statistics to show the relationship between two variables, displaying points at which a variable occurs.

Change in Units

The difference in the number of units, items, or parts between two periods, often used in inventory, production, or sales analysis.