7.a. Phylogenetic classification Flashcards
1
Q
What is the order of the hierarchy of biological classification?
A
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
2
Q
Where are living organisms situated on a phylogenetic tree?
A
At the tips of the branches
3
Q
As you move further up the phylogenetic are you moving further forwards in time or going further back?
A
The further up the tree you go, the further forward in time (more present)
4
Q
What does LUCA stand for?
A
Last Universal Common Ancestor
5
Q
Explain what is meant by ‘taxa are discrete’ (for 1 mark)
A
An organism belongs in one group and no other; there is no overlap
