phylogenetic trees

According to this image, which two domains of life are most related?

• Bacteria & Archaea

• Archaea & Eukarya

• Eukarya & Bacteria

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According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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What do you call the traits shown on phylogenetic trees, such as "four limbs" or "vertebrae"?

• Derived characteristics

• Speedy Lambofeeties

• Branching elements

• Harmonious changes

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Which group of animals on this tree are most closely related to birds?

• Saurischian dinosaurs

• Ornithischian dinosaurs

• Crocodiles

• None of these are related to birds

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What number is the common ancestor of C and D

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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From the picture above, What do the species all have in common?

• Back bone

• Same father

• Common ancestor

• Feathers

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Which of the following organisms are LEAST closely related?

• organisms that share a domain
• organisms that share a family 
• organisms that share a genus 
• organisms that share a species 

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The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name
• genus and species name
• domain and kingdom name
• kingdom and phylum name

Phylogeny is usually represented by a tree diagram called a _________ - _____

• Genetic Line

• Phylogenetic Tree

• Photographic Queue

• Future Babies

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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