Modern Evolutionary Classification

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What is Modern Evolutionary Classification?

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A system of classifying organisms based on their evolutionary relationships and common ancestry.

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What is a Cladogram?

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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms, illustrating how they are related through common ancestors.

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What are Derived Characteristics?

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Traits that are present in an organism but were absent in the last common ancestor of the group being considered.

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What is a Clade?

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A group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants.

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Who is most closely related to Taxidea taxus?

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Lutra lutra.

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If a plant has vascular tissue but no seeds, which group does it belong to?

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Ferns.

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What is the purpose of a Dichotomous Key?

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To help identify organisms by answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.

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What is the significance of common ancestors in classification?

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Common ancestors help to group organisms based on shared evolutionary history.

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What is the difference between a Clade and a Family in taxonomy?

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A Clade includes all descendants of a common ancestor, while a Family is a broader category that may include multiple Clades.

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What is the role of Vascular Tissue in plants?

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Vascular tissue is responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant.