test 3 part 7 Flashcards

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1
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a phylogenetic tree is what?

A

a visual representation of the hypothesized relationships between taxa

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2
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can phylogenetic trees represent any group of related organsims?

A

yes

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3
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what questions can phylogenies help address?

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the origin and evolution of biodiversity, why do species live where they do, what are the rates of evolution, and the evolution of ecological adaptations.

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4
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the march of proggress is True/False?

A

False

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5
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the focus of phylogeny is on what?

A

shared derived traits

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