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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

Which statement about analogies is correct?

a. They occur only as errors.

b. They are synonymous with homologous traits.

c. They are derived by similar environmental constraints.

d. They are a form of mutation.

What do scientists use to apply cladistics?

a. homologous traits

b. homoplasies

c. analogous traits

d. monophyletic groups