Phylogenetics

Mr. Anderson introduces phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms. He explains the creation of phylogenetic trees, which depict these relationships, and discusses the importance of matching phylogeny with taxonomy. The video covers speciation, morphological evidence using heart evolution, and molecular evidence through DNA analysis. Cladograms and synapomorphies are also explored to understand evolutionary connections.

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