Phylogenetic Tree

Which is more closely related?

• Lamprey and tiger

• Gorilla and Human

• Salamander and Tiger

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The lizard has all these derived characteristics EXCEPT

• Jaws

• Lungs

• Bipedal

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How many derived characteristics are represented on the diagram above?

• 2

• 3

• 5

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

• Amphibians

• Ray-Finned Fish

• Primates

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According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to:

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Sharks

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Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce _________

• more offspring

• better traits

• stronger genes

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

• These are the same animal.

• These animals are not likely related.

• These animals have a common ancestor.

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An inherited characteristic that increases an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called a(n)

• vestigial structure

• analogous structure

• adaptation

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What number is the common ancestor of C and D

• 1

• 2

• 4

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What is the common ancestor of Letters A, B, C, D, E?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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