Cladograms.2324
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cladogram?
Back
A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What distinguishes zebras from giraffes in terms of evolutionary traits?
Back
Zebras and giraffes can be distinguished by the number of toes they have, with zebras having an even number of toes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What common characteristic do all animals to the right of the hagfish on a cladogram share?
Back
All animals to the right of the hagfish have the common characteristic of possessing jaws.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a similarity in amino acid sequences between two species indicate?
Back
Similar amino acid sequences suggest that the two species likely share a common ancestor.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a cladogram, what does the number represent in relation to common ancestors?
Back
The number indicates the position of a common ancestor in the evolutionary tree, with each branching point representing a divergence from that ancestor.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if two species share a common ancestor?
Back
It means that they have evolved from a shared lineage and may exhibit similar traits due to their evolutionary history.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify a common ancestor in a cladogram?
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A common ancestor can be identified at the branching points where two or more species diverge from a single lineage.
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