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The relationships between arthropod families are challenging to determine due to their vast diversity and evolutionary history, which spans over 500 million years. Additionally, the high degree of morphological plasticity and convergence among various species can obscure phylogenetic relationships. Molecular data can provide insights, but varying rates of genetic change and incomplete lineage sorting complicate the reconstruction of accurate evolutionary trees. Furthermore, the fossil record for many groups is sparse, making it difficult to trace lineage connections and evolutionary transitions.

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