Vertebrate phylogeny Flashcards by Alexis Jordan

Q

Gnathostomata

A

Jawed fishes

(Chondrichthys & Osteichthys)

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Chondricthys

A

Cartilaginous fishes

(Sharks, skates, rays, chimeras)

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Osteichthys

A

Bony fishes

(e.g. Teleosts)

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Q

Elasmobranchii

A

Sharks, skates, and rays

(Selachimorpha, batoidea)

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Selachimorpha

A

Sharks

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Batoidea

A

Skates & Rays

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Holocephali

A

Chimeras

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Sarcopterygii

A

Lobe-finned fishes

(Lungfish & Coelacanths)

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Actinopterygii

A

Ray-finned fishes

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Q

The largest group within the actinopterygians is ______

A

Teleosteii

(Teleosts)

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Q

Three major lineages basal to the teleosts

A

Cladista, Holostei, & Chondrostreii

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Q

Cladista (Polypteriformes)

A

Birchirs & ropefish

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Holostei

A

Gars & bowfin

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Chondrosteii (Ascipenseriformes)

A

Sturgeons & paddlefishes

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Elopomorpha

A

Eels, tarpon, etc.

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Osteoglossomorpha

A

Bony tongues

Q

Clupeomorpha

A

Herring, etc.

Q

Ostariophysi

A

Minnows, catfish, tetras, etc.

Q

Esociformes

A

Pike & mudminnows

Q

Salmoniformes

A

Salmon & trout

Q

Acanthomorpha

A

Spiny-finned fishes