Cladogram and Dichotomous key

Cladogram and Dichotomous key

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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 a dichotomous key?

Back

A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the identification of organisms by answering a series of questions that lead the user to the correct name of a given item.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is taxonomy?

Back

Taxonomy is the science of classification of living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the common ancestor in a cladogram?

Back

The common ancestor in a cladogram represents the most recent species from which two or more species have evolved.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you read a cladogram?

Back

To read a cladogram, start from the base and follow the branches to see how species are related, noting the points where they diverge.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a cladogram and a phylogenetic tree?

Back

A cladogram focuses on the branching order of species, while a phylogenetic tree also includes information about the time of divergence.

7.

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Front

What are homologous structures?

Back

Homologous structures are body parts in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.

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