Asked by Mehtap Balkaya on Jul 07, 2024
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What information is contained in the branches of a cladogram?
A) a current species and its descendants
B) a recent common ancestor and two outgroups
C) a recent common ancestor and all of its descendants
D) all of the potential ancestors of a group
E) all species classified in a particular genus
Cladogram
In cladistics, a branching diagram that shows the relationship among species in regard to their shared derived characters.
Common Ancestor
An ancestral species from which two or more species evolved.
- Gain insight into the impact of distinct evolutionary theories and historical ideas.
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Velenkos. MavundlaJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The branches of a cladogram show the relationship between a recent common ancestor and all of its descendants.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the impact of distinct evolutionary theories and historical ideas.
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