AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
A cladogram groups species by
A.shared derived characters
B.shared ancestral characters only
C.body size
D.geographic proximity
Explanation
Core Concept
Synapomorphies define branch points; species sharing more derived traits cluster closer on the tree.
Correct Answer
Ashared derived characters
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