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Processes and Patterns of Evolution
Flowering Plants
Flowering plants evolved from a common ancestor. Notice that the (a) dense blazing star (Liatrus spicata) and the (b) purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) vary in appearance, yet both share a similar basic morphology.
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"OpenStax College, Understanding Evolution. October 16, 2013."
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