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Shared Characteristics

Organisms evolve from common ancestors and then diversify. Scientists use the phrase “descent with modification” because even though related organisms have many of the same characteristics and genetic codes, changes occur.

What is a secondarily derived trait?

It is used for groups which have evolved from a more basal group. A derived trait is a trait that is present in an organism, but was not in the last common ancestor of the group being considered. Simplicity is often secondarily derived.

What is a derived species?

derived (not comparable) (systematics) Of, or pertaining to, conditions unique to the descendant species of a clade, and not found in earlier ancestral species. (comparable, archaic, taxonomy) Possessing features believed to be more advanced or improved than those other organisms.

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