Which of the following terms are synonyms of each other? a. monophyletic group, clade, lineage b. allopatry, sympatry, synapomorphy c. synapomorphy, apomorphy, monophyletic group d. Monophyletic group, clade, subspecies
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Monophyletic group, clade, lineage - These terms are all synonyms. They all refer to a group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants. b. Allopatry, sympatry, synapomorphy - These terms are not synonyms. Allopatry and sympatry are Show more…
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