10c-A phylogenetic tree is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between species. Flashcards

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A phylogenetic tree

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A phylogenetic tree is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between species.

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Features of a phylogenetic tree

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Time of divergence is shown

If point of divergence is recent, then the two are said to share a more recent common ancestor.

Extinction is represented if the line stops prior to recent time.

Interbreeding is shown when a line connects two species after divergence

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