Which organism is the most closely related to organism D?
Broad vs smaller clades refers to the breadth of the "V" formed by the organisms in the clade. Broad would be a "V" that is very wide; small would be a "V" that is not very wide.
Question 3
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This refers to the trait that is shared by all organisms in this cladogram. Node #1 is the trait
Question 4
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Node #4 referes to what trait in all organisms above it
Question 5
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Node #5 refers to what trait in all organisms above it
Question 6
6.
Node #6 refers to what trait in all organisms above it
Question 7
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2. How many traits does dinosaur F share with dinosaur C?
type a numeral for your answer
Question 8
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How many traits does dinosaur F share with dinosaur D?
type a numeral for your answer
Question 9
9.
How many traits does diinosaur F share with dinosaur E?
type a numeral for your answer
Question 10
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3. Dinosaurs A and B form a grouping called a clade. The dinosaurs A, B, and C form another clade. What derived trait is shared only by the A and B clade? (must type it accurately to get credit)
Question 11
11.
What derived trait is shared only by the A, B, and C clade?
Question 12
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What derived trait is shared only by the D, E, F, and G clade?
Question 13
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4. Traits that evolved very early, such as the hole in the hip socket, are called primitive traits. The traits that evolved later, such as a grasping hand, are called derived traits. Are primitive traits typical of broader or smaller clades?
Question 14
14.
Give an example by giving the letters of a clade:
select the broadest clad for your answer
Question 15
15.
Are derived traits typical of broader or smaller clades?
Question 16
16.
Give an example by giving the letters of a clade: (Select only one of the two possible smallest clades for your answer.)
