Cladogram and Dichotomous key

Cladogram and Dichotomous key

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Biology, Science

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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 their shared characteristics.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of 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 characteristics are used to identify the American Robin?

Back

Head color, Beak shape, and Beak Color.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What common characteristic do all animals to the right of the hagfish have?

Back

Jaws.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which characteristic distinguishes arachnids from insects?

Back

Presence of antennae.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of shared traits in a cladogram?

Back

Shared traits indicate common ancestry and help in understanding evolutionary relationships.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you read a dichotomous key?

Back

You start at the first question and follow the path based on your observations until you reach the identification of the organism.

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