Question

multiple answer 6.15 points
which of these words have the same meaning?
□ homoplasy
□ node
□ branch point
□ synapomorphy

Explanation:

In phylogenetics, a node and a branch - point both refer to the point in a phylogenetic tree where a lineage splits into two or more descendant lineages. Homoplasy refers to the presence of similar traits due to convergent evolution or other non - ancestral reasons. Synapomorphy is a shared derived trait among a group of organisms.

Answer:

B. Node, C. Branch Point