A newly discovered species of mammal is found to have a unique jaw structure and teeth formation. These are examples of what type of characters?
A) Synapomorphies
B) Homapomorphies
C) Plesiomorphies
D) Autapomorphies
E) Cladiomorphies

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Autapomorphies are unique traits or characteristics that are specific to a particular species, distinguishing it from all other species. The unique jaw structure and teeth formation in the newly discovered species of mammal would be considered autapomorphies because they are unique to that species.

A Newly Discovered Species of Mammal Is Found to Have