Problem: Compare/contrast molecular vs. morphological characters.

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Types of Phylogenic Characters:

1. Morphological: takes into account physical characteristics

: Homoplasy can be assessed from structure, development etc.

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Compare/contrast molecular vs. morphological characters.

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