Independent lineages

[Jenny Xiang]

Dear Colleague,

Can anyone explain the following concepts to me?

"independent lineages"
"non-independence due to common ancestry"

Are sister lineages considered "independent lineages"?

Thanks!

Jenny

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Jenny Qiu-Yun Xiang
Department of Biological Sciences
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209-8007
Phone: 208-236-4062
Fax: 208-236-4570
mailto:xianjenn at isu.edu
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