The phylogenetic species concept (PSC)declares that a group is a species if it
A)is reproductively isolated from other species.
B)has evolved one or more of its own derived characters.
C)looks different than other species.
D)is allopatric.
E)has no synapomorphies.

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The phylogenetic species concept defines a species as a group of organisms that share one or more derived characters that were not present in their common ancestor. This means that they have evolved their own unique traits that distinguish them from other species. Reproductive isolation, physical appearance, and geographic location are not necessarily factors in determining a species under this concept.

The Phylogenetic Species Concept (PSC)declares That a Group Is a Species