The arrangement of the species on the phylogenetic tree below and indicate the derived character that defines each branch point. Introduction: The data provided in the table shows the different traits of three dinosaurs and Archaeopteryx . Some traits are common in species and some are uncommon. This will easily indicates the branch point of each species.

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To determine: The arrangement of the species on the phylogenetic tree below and indicate the derived character that defines each branch point.

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The data provided in the table shows the different traits of three dinosaurs and Archaeopteryx. Some traits are common in species and some are uncommon. This will easily indicates the branch point of each species.

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