Modern Craniate Phylogeny Flashcards
1
Q
Synapomorphies of Craniata
A
Has ectodermal placodes, tripartite brain, neural crest, bone, braincase
2
Q
All Craniates
A
Craniata
3
Q
Has lungs
A
Pulmovertebrata
4
Q
Has vertebrae
A
Vertebrata
5
Q
Has jaws and paired appendages
A
Gnathostomata
6
Q
Synapomorphies of Pulmovertebrata
A
Have lungs
7
Q
Has internal nares (choanae)
A
Rhipidistia
8
Q
Synapomorphies of Gnathostomata
A
Jaws, paired appendages
9
Q
Has lobed fins or limbs
A
Sarcopterygii
10
Q
Synapomorphies of Rhipidistia
A
Has internal nares (choanae)
11
Q
Has an amnion
A
Amniota
12
Q
Synapomorphies of Sarcopterygii
A
Lobed fins or limbs
13
Q
Synapomorphies of Amniota
A
Has an amnion
14
Q
Synapomorphies of Tetrapoda
A
Has limbs
15
Q
Has a single central ankle bone
A
Sauropsida
