The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the planet and influence the biogeography of many species. Which of the following best characterizes the Andes: Directly influenced the diversification of marsupials Forced long-distance dispersal A major vicariance element Led to events of adaptive radiations

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Evolutionary lineages

An evolutionary lineage is a series of populations of organisms that descend from a common ancestor. Each species in the lineage is the direct consequence of evolutionary change from a common ancestor. A phylogenetic tree is generally used to display lineages visually. Lineages are components of the phylogenetic tree of life. Molecular systematics procedures are widely used to predict lineages.