According to cladistics, a derived character state is called a(n) ____.
A) apomorphy
B) exaptation
C) polymorphy
D) homology
E) homoplasy

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An apomorphy refers to a derived character state that is unique to a particular species or group, distinguishing it from its ancestors and other groups. This is a key concept in cladistics for identifying evolutionary relationships.

According to Cladistics, a Derived Character State Is Called A(n)