A Systematist Includes a Lizard in a Phylogenetic Analysis of Relationships

question 69

Multiple Choice

A systematist includes a lizard in a phylogenetic analysis of relationships among bird families.In this analysis,the lizard would be treated as

• A)the ingroup.
• B)a derived group.
• C)an analogous group.
• D)the outgroup.

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Definitions:

Reconciled

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Step-fixed Costs

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Variable Cost

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Inflationary Price Increase

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