In general, organisms that share similar physical features and genomes tend to be more closely related than those that do not. In the case of phylogeny, evolutionary investigations focus on two types of evidence: morphologic (form and function) and genetic. Similar to detective work, scientists must use evidence to uncover the facts. Scientists must collect accurate information that allows them to make evolutionary connections among organisms. Compare homologous and analogous traits.
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