Cladogram Practice

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

• similar

• different

• imaginary

• opposite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Look at the cladogram. Sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?

• Amphibians

• Ray finned fish

• Crocodiles

• Birds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which two orgainsms have hair? 

• Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
• Primates & Rodents
• Birds & Crocodiles
• Rabbits & Birds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Look at the cladogram. Birds are LEAST related to:

• Amphibians

• Sharks

• Ray Finned Fish

• Crocodiles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Look at the cladogram. Which trait do only humans have?

• jaws

• mammary glands & hair

• terrestrial during all life stages

• bipedal & opposable thumbs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which organism is most related to the human?

• Frog

• Hare

• Caiman

• Parrot

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

You look at two different organisms and see very similar DNA. What does this tell you?

• These are the same animal.

• These animals have a common ancestor.

• These animals are not likely related.

• These animals are likely becoming one species.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which is more closely related?

• Lamprey and tiger

• Gorilla and Human

• Salamander and Tiger

• Shark and Lizard

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which animals have amniotic eggs?

• Turtle and Tuna

• Turtle and Leopard

• Lancelet and Lamprey

• Tuna and Slaamander

The system of classification for organizing organisms is called ____________.

• taxonomy

• biology

• earth science

• cladogram