Cladogram

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What is a cladogram?

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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.

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What does a node represent in a cladogram?

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A node represents a common ancestor from which descendant species diverged.

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What is a taxon?

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A taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms that form a unit.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-part naming system used to identify different organisms, consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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Which organisms are considered to have hair?

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Primates and rodents are examples of organisms that have hair.

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What is a clade?

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

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

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A common ancestor indicates the point at which different species diverged from each other in evolutionary history.

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How do you determine which organisms are more closely related in a cladogram?

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Organisms that share a more recent common ancestor are considered more closely related.

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What is the difference between a taxon and a clade?

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A taxon is a broader classification group, while a clade specifically refers to a group that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants.

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What type of organisms evolved first according to evolutionary history?

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Sharks are considered to have evolved earlier than many other organisms like frogs and birds.