As shown in the figure, suppose a population splits into two descendant populations prior to the evolution of dark coloration, then splits again after the evolution of dark coloration found in Taxa 1 and 2. Which of the following terms best describes the dark coloration trait in this situation?
A) homoplasy
B) analogy
C) synapomorphy
D) symplesiomorphy

Question

As shown in the figure, suppose a population splits into two descendant populations prior to the evolution of dark coloration, then splits again after the evolution of dark coloration found in Taxa 1 and 2. Which of the following terms best describes the dark coloration trait in this situation? 
A) homoplasy 
B) analogy 
C) synapomorphy 
D) symplesiomorphy

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The Answer of As shown in the figure, suppose a population splits into two descendant populations prior to the evolution of dark coloration, then splits again after the evolution of dark coloration found in Taxa 1 and 2. Which of the following terms best describes the dark coloration trait in this situation? 
A) homoplasy 
B) analogy 
C) synapomorphy 
D) symplesiomorphy

As Shown in the Figure, Suppose a Population Splits into Two