__________ is a term that refers to similarities among various species that occur because the species are derived from a common ancestor.
A)Analogy
B)Phylogeny
C)Homology
D)Heterology
E)Morphology

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Homology refers to similarities due to a shared ancestry. Analogies refer to similarities due to convergent evolution. Phylogeny is the evolutionary history of a group of organisms, and morphology refers to the physical structure and form of organisms. Heterology is not a term commonly used in biology.

__________ Is a Term That Refers to Similarities Among Various