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Reading a Cladogram

Authored by Nancy Burcham

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 180+ times

Reading a Cladogram
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What traits are only found in Starfish?

Vertebrae

Water Vascular System

Mesoderm

Symmetry

Answer explanation

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To find traits distinct (unique) to a species. First find the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Next List all the traits above the Most Recent Common Ancestor.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What trait(s) are only found in a Snail?

Head Develops Fisrt

Segmented Body

Chitinous Skeleton

Calcified Shell.

Answer explanation

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To find traits distinct (unique) to a species. First find the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Next List all the traits above the Most Recent Common Ancestor.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

3.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do snails and flatworms share?

Click on the characteristics.

Answer explanation

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To find traits shared by two or more a species. First find the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Next List all the traits below the Most Recent Common Ancestor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do starfish and humans share?

Click on the characteristics.

Answer explanation

Media Image

To find traits shared by two or more a species. First find the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Next List all the traits below the Most Recent Common Ancestor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do starfish and snails share?

Click on the characteristics

Answer explanation

Media Image

To find traits shared by two or more a species. First find the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Next List all the traits below the Most Recent Common Ancestor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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