Taxonomy and Phylogenetics

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What is the scientific name for the American badger?

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Taxidea taxus

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Which animal is most closely related to the American badger?

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Lutra lutra (Eurasian otter)

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What is a phylogenetic tree?

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A diagram that represents the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

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What is the least related organism in a given phylogenetic tree that includes fish, mammals, and reptiles?

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Fish

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What do prosimians and humans have in common regarding their classification?

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Both have hair.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living organisms.

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What is a cladogram?

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A diagram that shows the relationships among different species based on shared characteristics.

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What is the significance of a phylogenetic tree in biology?

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It helps to visualize the evolutionary history and relationships among species.

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What type of organisms are classified as prosimians?

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Primates that are more primitive than monkeys and apes, such as lemurs and tarsiers.

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What is the primary purpose of phylogenetics?

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To understand the evolutionary relationships and history of organisms.