Unless a derived character state is lost or replaced by newer characters over evolutionary time, ____ can serve as

markers for ____ lineages that underwent adaptive radiation.



a. apomorphies; polyphyletic
b. apomorphies; paraphyletic
c. synapomorphies; monophyletic
d. synapomorphies; polyphyletic
e. synapomorphies; paraphyletic


ANSWER: c

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