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On a phylogenetic tree, which term refers to lineages that diverged from the same place?a. sister taxab. basal taxac. rooted taxad. dichotomous taxa
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On a phylogenetic tree, which term refers to lineages that diverged from the same place? a. sister taxa b. basal taxa c. rooted taxa d. dichotomous taxa
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