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synapomorphy
shared derived trait
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homologous
same origin
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analogous
same function/different origin
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convergent evolution
independent evolution, similar traits
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segmentation
fairly common evolutionary innovation in animals
its not very clear in humans anymore, but in early embryo its a bit more obvious as somites which develop into parts of the organism
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segment identity
hox genes arranged on the chromosome from anterior to posterior of organism
identify segment fate early in development
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hox genes are transcription factors, what does this mean
they lead to rna polymerase copying dna —> mrna
