REVIEW: Phylogeny/Cladograms/Dichotomous Key

According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 

• Species I
• Species II
• Species III
• Species IV

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial organs

• Functional adaption

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures.  These are known as

• vestigial structures
• analogous structures
• homologous structures
• fossil structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this tree, which of these animal phyla are most closely related?

• Arthropoda & Mollusca

• Arthropoda & Chordata

• Chordata & Mollusca

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Where is the alligator and T. rex's common ancestor?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which organism is the most distantly related to all the others?

• Raccoon

• Dog

• Giant Panda

• Sun Bear

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2