What is a cladogram?
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A cladogram is 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 do the branches in a cladogram represent?
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The branches in a cladogram represent the evolutionary pathways and relationships between different species or groups.
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What is a common ancestor in the context of cladograms?
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A common ancestor is a species from which two or more species have evolved. It is represented by a point where branches diverge in a cladogram.
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How can you determine which species are most closely related on a cladogram?
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Species that share a more recent common ancestor on a cladogram are considered to be more closely related.
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What is the significance of the length of branches in a cladogram?
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The length of branches can indicate the amount of evolutionary change or time that has occurred between species.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three domains of life?
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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
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Which group of animals are most closely related to birds according to cladograms?
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Saurischian dinosaurs are most closely related to birds.
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