A Set of Shared Derived Features

Question

A set of shared derived features
A)will be unique to each Linnaean taxon.
B)marks a group of species as a set of close relatives.
C)most often indicates convergences.
D)can be found only in humans.

Accepted Answer

Shared derived features, also known as synapomorphies, are traits that are shared among a group of species and are unique to that group. These features are useful in determining the evolutionary relationships among species and can help to identify a set of close relatives. While shared derived features can also indicate convergences (similar features that evolved independently in different lineages), they are not unique to humans alone.