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Shared Characteristics

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Shared characteristics are traits that two or more species have in common, often due to a shared ancestor.

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