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In a cladogram, when does a group of organisms branch off?

when a new trait evolves
when an ancestor becomes extinct
when it is discovered
when it becomes large enough

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Answer:

A

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Answer:

A; when a new trait evolves

Step-by-step explanation:

Each branch of a cladogram represents a species ending at a clade. A clade represents a group of organisms with a common ancestor. When a new trait evolves and the group is no longer the same species, it will branch off

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