The term clade refers to:

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A clade is a group of organisms that includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants. This means that all members of a clade share a common ancestor and are therefore closely related. Option B is incorrect as a group of species sharing convergences is referred to as analogous structures. Option C is incorrect as a species found in many different habitats is referred to as a widespread species. Option D is incorrect as no species can remain unchanged for such a long period of time due to evolutionary processes.

The Term Clade Refers To