Reading a Cladogram

What traits are only found in Starfish?

• Vertebrae

• Water Vascular System

• Mesoderm

• Symmetry

Answer explanation

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.

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

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

• Head Develops Fisrt

• Segmented Body

• Chitinous Skeleton

• Calcified Shell.

Answer explanation

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

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do snails and flatworms share?

Click on the characteristics.

Answer explanation

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.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do starfish and humans share?

Click on the characteristics.

Answer explanation

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

ACCORDING TO THE CLADOGRAM:

What characteristics do starfish and snails share?

Click on the characteristics

Answer explanation

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