Cladograms

Cladograms

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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 is the purpose of a cladogram?

Back

The purpose of a cladogram is to illustrate the evolutionary pathways and relationships between different species, helping to understand their common ancestry.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a node represent in a cladogram?

Back

A node in a cladogram represents a common ancestor shared by the descendant species branching from that point.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common ancestor?

Back

A common ancestor is an ancestral species from which two or more species have evolved.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organisms lack tissues?

Back

Sponges are the organisms that lack true tissues.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characteristic do all animals to the right of the hagfish have in a cladogram?

Back

All animals to the right of the hagfish have the common characteristic of jaws.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What trait is represented at point A in a cladogram?

Back

The trait represented at point A is 'eyes'.

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