Cladogram Introduction Check

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three domains of life?
Back
The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine relatedness in a cladogram?
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Relatedness in a cladogram is determined by the number of shared traits; organisms that share more traits are more closely related.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a common ancestor?
Back
A common ancestor is a species from which two or more different species have evolved.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when two species diverge on a cladogram?
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When two species diverge on a cladogram, it indicates that they have evolved from a common ancestor and have developed different traits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of nodes in a cladogram?
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Nodes in a cladogram represent the points where a lineage splits into two or more descendant lineages, indicating a common ancestor.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between homologous and analogous traits?
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Homologous traits are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous traits are similar due to convergent evolution, not shared ancestry.
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