Concept explainers
To determine: The way in which the difference in use of characters might result in a discrepancy in classification.
Introduction: In taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of organisms along with the study of their evolutionary relationships are called systematics. In the mid-twentieth century, systematists had one of the two views. First, they believed in the classification of organisms merely on the basis of their morphological similarities. The other group considered division into monophyletic groups as a classifying factor as well.
To determine: The approach that is more commonly used today.
Introduction: In taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of organisms, along with the study of their evolutionary relationships are called systematics. In the mid-twentieth century, systematists had one of the two views. First, they believed in the classification of organisms merely on the basis of their morphological similarities. The other group considered division into monophyletic groups as a classifying factor as well.
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- Below is a phylogenetic tree. Which of the following statements is correct? Species C and D are called sibling taxa because both are derived from the same parent species H. Species F is more related to species K than species D is. Species A, B, and D share a common ancestor of species I. All species shown are currently with us. All of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following is a problem with applying the phylogenetic species concept? Some individuals we think are different species can interbreed Some individuals look exceedingly similar Increased DNA sequencing could lead to different definitions of species No one knows how to make a phylogenyarrow_forwardWhat taxonomic practices based on the typological species concept are retained in systematics today? How has their interpretation changed?arrow_forward
- What different types of data are used to reconstruct phylogeny? What are the desirable properties of data used to reconstruct phylogeny?arrow_forwardDo you find it easy to interpret phylogenetic trees? What aspects are the most challenging or what aspects of the tree can be easily misinterpreted? What strategies can students use to correct or avoid these common misinterpretations? Do you consider phylogenetic trees to be reliable indicators of evolutionary relationships? Include a reference.arrow_forwardWhy would it be nice to have classification reflect phylogeny accurately that is, to only name monophyletic groupsarrow_forward
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