Provide 3 – 4 reasons why charophytes and green algae are considered sister taxa that form a monophyletic group.
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Step 2: The group formed by charophytes and green algae includes all descendants of this common ancestor. Step 3: They have derived traits, also known as synapomorphies, that are unique to this group. Step 4: Both charophytes and green algae gave rise to Show more…
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