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To describe: The phylogenetic trees help in revealing the existence of homoplasy.

Introduction: A phylogenetic tree is also called the evolutionary tree is a diagram of a branch or "tree," explaining the evolutionary connections between several biological species or other entities. The phylogeny is based on comparisons in their physical or genetic features. Each life on the Earth is a portion of a single phylogenetic tree that indicates common ancestors.

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Phylogenetic Mysteries: Crash Course Zoology #12; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVaw7nF72Aw;License: Standard youtube license