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When is it said that two species have a common ancestor ?

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When the two species show more common characteristics, they are more closely related. Such two species show that they diverged recently. This indicates that they had a common ancestor.
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  2. What allows us to make classification groups ?

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  3. When is it said that two species have a common ancestor ?

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  8. Define: OR Explain the terms: Heredity

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  9. Define: OR Explain the terms: Trait

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  14. Define: OR Explain the terms: Evolution

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  15. Define: OR Explain the terms: Natural selection

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  17. The classification of living organisms explain their …………………………….. rel...

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