What are homologous structures?
Cladogram Practice

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Structures that evolved from the same ancestor but have different functions.
2.
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What are analogous structures?
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Structures that have similar functions but evolved independently from different ancestors.
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What does it mean for a characteristic to be derived?
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A derived characteristic is a trait that is present in an organism but was absent in the last common ancestor of the group being considered.
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What is a cladogram?
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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.
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What characteristic do all animals to the right of the salamander in a cladogram share?
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Claws or nails.
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According to a cladogram, which group are primates most closely related to?
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Rodents and rabbits.
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What is the significance of a common ancestor in evolutionary biology?
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A common ancestor is an organism from which two or more different species have evolved, indicating a shared evolutionary history.
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