Question

traits that are shared by more than one member of a group because of common ancestry are known as: alternative character states. analogies. homologies. synapomorphies. cladistics.

Answer 1

Traits which are shared by more than one member of a group due to common ancestry are known are synapomorphies.

The term synapomorphies refers to the possession of a trait by more than one member of a particular group due to the existence of a common ancestor.

Analogies include structures or organs which have developed from separate ancestors but are linked with the same function in different organisms e.g. wings of a bat and wings of an insect.

Homologies include structures or organs which have the same origin (developed from a common ancestor) but perform dissimilar functions e.g. wings of a bat and the forelimb or hand of a human.

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