Vertebrate phylogeny Flashcards
1
Q
Gnathostomata
A
Jawed fishes
(Chondrichthys & Osteichthys)
2
Q
Chondricthys
A
Cartilaginous fishes
(Sharks, skates, rays, chimeras)
3
Q
Osteichthys
A
Bony fishes
(e.g. Teleosts)
4
Q
Elasmobranchii
A
Sharks, skates, and rays
(Selachimorpha, batoidea)
5
Q
Selachimorpha
A
Sharks
6
Q
Batoidea
A
Skates & Rays
7
Q
Holocephali
A
Chimeras
8
Q
Sarcopterygii
A
Lobe-finned fishes
(Lungfish & Coelacanths)
9
Q
Actinopterygii
A
Ray-finned fishes
10
Q
The largest group within the actinopterygians is ______
A
Teleosteii
(Teleosts)
11
Q
Three major lineages basal to the teleosts
A
Cladista, Holostei, & Chondrostreii
12
Q
Cladista (Polypteriformes)
A
Birchirs & ropefish
13
Q
Holostei
A
Gars & bowfin
14
Q
Chondrosteii (Ascipenseriformes)
A
Sturgeons & paddlefishes
15
Q
Elopomorpha
A
Eels, tarpon, etc.
