Phylogeny is best inferred (reconstructed) based on: a. All possible characters

Question

Phylogeny is best inferred (reconstructed) based on:

a. All possible characters

b. Uniquely derived characters (anamorphies)

c. Shared-derived characters (synapomorphies)

d. Original ancestral characters (plesiomorphies)

e. Shared-ancestral characters (simplesiomorphies)

A phylogenetic tree usually reflects:

a. Origin (descent from common ancestors)

b. Similarity based on common origin

c. Difference based on modification within a branch

d. Classification

e. All of the above

Which of the following are NOT homologous characters?

a. Bird’s wing and a bat’s wing

b. Bird’s wing and a bee’s wing

c. Bee’s wing and a wasp’s wing

d. Bird’s wing and a human hand

Explanation / Answer

Phylogeny is best inferred (reconstructed) based on : c. Shared-derived characters (synapomorphies)

A phylogenetic tree usually reflects: e. All of the above

Which of the following are NOT homologous characters? a. Bird’s wing and a bat’s wing

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