Phylogenetic Tree Practice

Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 

• Hippopotamus 
• Baleen Whale
• Grazing Mammals
• Camels

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Who is the closest relative to the brown bear?

• Giant panda

• Dog

• Lesser panda

• Sun bear

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Who is most closely related to Taxidea taxus?

• Lutra lutra

• Panthera pardus

• Canis latrans

• Canis lupus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which trait (adaptation) was developed most recently?

• tetrapod limbs

• feathers

• amnion

• They developed at the same time

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1