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A clade is_________.a. defined by a derived characterb. a monophyletic groupc. a hypothesisd. all of the above
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Option a: A derived character is a trait that is present in an organism but was absent in its last common ancestor. This means that the trait has evolved in the lineage leading to the organism. So, a clade defined by a derived character would be a group of Show more…
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