Cladogram Practice

Which is more closely related?

• Lamprey and tiger

• Gorilla and Human

• Salamander and Tiger

• Shark and Lizard

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The lizard has all these derived characteristics EXCEPT

• Jaws

• Lungs

• Bipedal

• Amniotic Membrane

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How many derived characteristics are represented on the diagram above?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Which animals have amniotic eggs?

• Turtle and Tuna

• Turtle and Leopard

• Lancelet and Lamprey

• Tuna and Slaamander

Which organism does not have a Vertebral Column?

• Lamprey

• Lancelet

• Tuna

• Salamander

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Cladograms are constructed by grouping organisms together based on their____________ characteristics.

• shared

• similar

• different

• shared

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According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?

• Amphibians

• Ray-Finned Fish

• Primates

• Birds

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According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to:

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Crocadilles

• Sharks

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Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

• Bipedal and Opposable Thumbs

• jaws

• tetrapod

• terrestrial during all life stages

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On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?

• Parrot

• Shark

• Hare

• Frog

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