Cladograms and Phylogenetic Trees
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9th Grade
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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 shared characteristics.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do the branching points in a phylogenetic tree represent?
Back
The branching points represent common ancestors of the species that diverge from that point.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a common ancestor?
Back
A common ancestor is a species from which two or more species have evolved.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What characteristic do all animals to the right of the salamander in a cladogram share?
Back
They share the characteristic of having claws or nails.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of traits in a cladogram?
Back
Traits in a cladogram indicate evolutionary adaptations that have occurred over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you determine the closest relative of an organism in a cladogram?
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The closest relative is found by looking at the nearest branching point on the cladogram.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a cladogram and a phylogenetic tree?
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A cladogram focuses on the order of branching, while a phylogenetic tree also includes information about the time of divergence.
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