test 3 part 7 Flashcards
1
Q
a phylogenetic tree is what?
A
a visual representation of the hypothesized relationships between taxa
2
Q
can phylogenetic trees represent any group of related organsims?
A
yes
3
Q
what questions can phylogenies help address?
A
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.
4
Q
the march of proggress is True/False?
A
False
5
Q
the focus of phylogeny is on what?
A
shared derived traits
