*(1) A scored observation of a feature perceived in the organism(s) chosen to represent a [[terminal_taxon|terminal taxon]]. (2) One of two or more alternative manifestations of a [[character]] (2). | *(1) A scored observation of a feature perceived in the organism(s) chosen to represent a [[terminal_taxon|terminal taxon]]. (2) One of two or more alternative manifestations of a [[character]] (2). |