U6 D6 Cladograms

According to this cladogram, primates are most closely related to....

• Amphibians

• Rodents & rabbits

• Crocodiles

• Birds

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

• Frog

• Hare

• Caiman

• Parrot

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What characteristic distinguishes amphibians from birds and reptiles?

• Amniotic egg

• Egg shells

• Vertebrae

• Hair/fur

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What distinguishes zebras from from giraffes?

• un-branching horns (in males)

• even number of toes

• fur

• carnivorous teeth

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According to this cladogram, which organism is the out group?

• Amphibians
• Sharks
• Ray Finned Fish
• Crocodiles

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All the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of -

• Fur
• Claws or nails
• Lungs
• Jaws

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

• Amphibians
• Ray finned fish
• Crocodiles
• Birds

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According to the cladogram in this figure, which characteristics are common characteristics between Mouse and Salamander? (Check all boxes that apply)

• Jaws

• Lungs

• Claws and Nails

• Feathers

• Fur, Mammary Glands

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Using the cladogram, which characteristics do Lynx and Lizards have in common (check all the boxes that apply).

• Jaws

• Lungs

• Amniotic Membrane

• Hair

• No tail

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Using the cladogram, determine all the characteristics that turtles and salamanders have in common. (Check the boxes next to all the correct answer).

• vertebral column

• jaws

• four walking legs

• amniotic egg

• hair

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