In the Figure Shown Here, Which of the Following Organisms

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the figure shown here, which of the following organisms would have the same shared derived trait?

• A) W, Y, and Z
• B) W, X, Y, and Z
• C) V, W, X, and Y
• D) X, Y, and Z
• E) U, V, W, and Z A shared derived trait can be found in all organisms descending from a common ancestor that are found on the same branch of the clade.

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Definitions:

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