Chapter 24 - Systematics and Phylogenetics Flashcards by Courtney Tran | Brainscape

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What is a node?

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A branching point on a phylogenetic tree.

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What is phylogeny?

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The evolutionary history of a group of organisms.

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What is a clade?

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A monophyletic group of organisms that share homologous features derived from a common ancestor.

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