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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 5 Objective Question
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82. Uniquely shared, historically derived characteristics used in cladistics are called
Options
A Homoplasies
B Synapomorphies
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C Analogies
D Plesiomorphies
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Synapomorphies are shared derived character states that uniquely define a monophyletic clade.

Hint

Shared derived traits in cladistics.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 5
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 601 of 737
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