The similarities retained by two lineages because of their common ancestry are known as ________.

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Homologous traits are characteristics that are retained by two lineages because of their common ancestry, meaning they share a similar genetic or developmental origin. Heterologous traits refer to traits that have evolved independently in the two lineages, and homozygous traits refer to having identical alleles for a particular gene. Detritivorous characteristics refer to feeding on dead organic matter and are not related to the concept of shared ancestry.

The Similarities Retained by Two Lineages Because of Their Common