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Similarity in morphological features resulting from common ancestry.

Characteristics of similar appearance and function that are not derived from a common ancestor.

Uses genetic mutation rates to determine when divergence occured.

Study of the distribution of organisms, species, ecosystems, and biomes around the world.

Preserved remains or traces of organisms.

Theory that changes occur very slowly at a constant rate.

Theory that there are periods of rapid changes with long periods of stability.