6.4 Phylogeny

2-word naming system by Carolus Linnaeus

• Binomial nomenclature

• Dual names

• Dual nomenclature

• Binomial names

All life is classified into _______ domains based on common characteristics.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the common ancestor of Letters A, B, C, D, E?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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Which of the following organisms are LEAST closely related?

• organisms that share a domain
• organisms that share a family 
• organisms that share a genus 
• organisms that share a species 

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name
• genus and species name
• domain and kingdom name
• kingdom and phylum name

On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?

• Parrot

• Shark

• Hare

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Places on a phylogenetic tree where organisms share a common ancestor are called...

• Nodes

• Branches

• Taxa

• Species

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According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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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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Which group of animals on this tree are most closely related to birds?

• Saurischian dinosaurs

• Ornithischian dinosaurs

• Crocodiles

• None of these are related to birds

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