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match each type of feature with its definition:
-autapomorphic feature
A)feature that first appeared in the distant past and occurs in a large number of descendant populations
B)feature that appeared recently and is shared by a relatively small group of closely related taxa
C)feature unique to a taxa

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Autapomorphic features are unique to a single taxa and are not shared among any other groups. Therefore, the best choice is C. Options A and B describe synapomorphic features which are shared among taxa.

Matching Questions Match Each Type of Feature with Its Definition