Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28.5, Problem 3CC
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To know: the reason behind alpha-proteobacteria being selected as the outgroup.

Introduction: An outgroup is defined as a group that is distantly related to the other groups being studied. The ingroup is the more related group that shares similar sister taxa and is different from outgroups.

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