Multiple Choice
Ancestral characters are traits that
A) characterize the last common ancestor that a particular collection of species share.
B) evolved after the last common ancestor that a particular collection of species share.
C) are less suited to the environment than derived characters.
D) are less specialized than derived characters.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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