Phylogeny Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what phylogenetic trees are used for
A
Phylogenetic trees represent the relationships between species, based on how long it has been since the species shared a common ancestor
2
Q
What is a cladogram?
A
Cladograms are the branches in phylogenetic trees that show which species are most closely related to which other species. (does not show how long ago two species diverged)
