A clade contains species __________.

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A clade is a group of organisms that includes all the descendants of a common ancestor. These descendants share a set of unique traits that distinguish them from other organisms, and those traits can be traced back to a common ancestor. Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it describes the concept of a clade accurately. Option B and C are incorrect as they describe traits that are not unique to the clade, and option D is incorrect as extinct species cannot be part of a clade.

A Clade Contains Species __________