Systematics And The Phylogenetic Revolution Worksheet With Answer Key - Chapter 23 Page 10
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1937. The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6). A "0" indicates the
ancestral condition; a "1" is the derived condition. Construct a cladogram from these data. If we
designate species 5 as the outgroup, which species has the greatest number of ancestral character
states?
A.
1
B.
1 and 4
C.
2
D.
3
E.
6
38. Consider the cladogram associated with the question. Which pair of species shares the greatest
number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A.
1 and 4
B.
6 and 3
C.
6 and 1
D.
5 and 6
E.
5 and 1
39. Consider the cladogram associated with the question. Based on this cladogram, which species has
the greatest number of ancestral character states?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
E.
5
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