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The synapomorphy and the taxa defined by that synapomorphy for the groups pictured in figure 23.2. Name each group defined by a set of synapomorphies in a way that might be constructed as informative about what kind of characters define the group.
Introduction:
Systematics is used to construct a phylogeny which is an evolutionary tree that depicts the relationship among different species by studying the similarities or differences among different species. But similarities could arise either due to ancestral basis or due to derived characters like homoplasy or convergent evolution. Cladistics is the approach that distinguishes between the similarities due to ancestral reasons from the similarities due to derived characters.
Synapomorphic characters are those that are shared only by the descendants of an ancestral species.
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- Construct a character matrix with at least five characters for organisms beetle, pigeon, perch, salamander, and a mouse. (Pay attention to eyes, legs, number legs, antennae, body type/form; not limited to here). Then construct a phylogenetic tree using the character matrix and map the synapomorphies.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is true regarding the way we define clades with characters? Select one: a. Autapomorphies are good characters to use because they describe every lineage of the clade and no other lineages b. Plesiomorphies are good characters to use because they describe every lineage of the clade and no other lineages c. Synapomorphies are good characters to use because they describe every lineage of the clade and no other lineages Please give me the correct answer quickly I will give you upvotearrow_forwardcreate a cladogram summarizing the phylogenetic relationships among the different Phyla. Take note that some characters may be secondarily lost during the evolution of these different. there is a photo of example of cladogram belowarrow_forward
- Based on taxonomic judgment, a taxonomist decides to split the 60 species of the genus Conostylis into two genera, the new one to be called Blancoa. To which genus does each group of species belong?arrow_forwardBelow is an example of a particular kind of phylogenetic tree called a chronogram. Chronoograms are named because the length of the branches represents different lengths of time. Nodes are represented by vertical lines, and branches with horizontal ones. They can be arranged horizontally, with the most recent evolutions on the right. Given this information, the taxa that is most closely related to Dubautia ciliolata c. 529 (highlighted below) is _________________ (make sure to type exactly the same characters, including the numbers; do not italicize).arrow_forwardAre there any problems with the Galapagos finch species traditionally classified in the genus Geospiza? Is it correct to say that the Geospiza finch species make up a monophyletic group? If not, what is the term for the Geospiza finch species as presented in the phylogeny above.arrow_forward
- Using the terms listed below, answer all the parts to this question regarding the cladogram for the frogs Anatomy of a Cladogram Sympleisiomorphies—shared ancestral states Synapomorphies—shared, derived character states Autapomorphies—unique, derived character states Homoplasies—the result of parallel or convergent evolution where 2 or more organisms independently acquire the same character state (could be the result of a reversal—when, in a particular lineage, a character reverts from a derived back to an ancestral state). Similarity in appearance, but not origin. Monophyletic group—group of all descendants of a common ancestor Paraphyletic group—group of some, but not all, descendants of a common ancestor Polyphyletic group – group of individuals that descend from more than one common ancestor Polytomy—3 or more taxa emerging from a single node who do not share the most common ancestor Homologies—Similarities resulting from descent from a common ancestor Analogies - Similarities…arrow_forwardUsing the terms listed below, answer all the parts to this question regarding the cladogram for the frogs Anatomy of a Cladogram Sympleisiomorphies—shared ancestral states Synapomorphies—shared, derived character states Autapomorphies—unique, derived character states Homoplasies—the result of parallel or convergent evolution where 2 or more organisms independently acquire the same character state (could be the result of a reversal—when, in a particular lineage, a character reverts from a derived back to an ancestral state). Similarity in appearance, but not origin. Monophyletic group—group of all descendants of a common ancestor Paraphyletic group—group of some, but not all, descendants of a common ancestor Polyphyletic group – group of individuals that descend from more than one common ancestor Polytomy—3 or more taxa emerging from a single node who do not share the most common ancestor Homologies—Similarities resulting from descent from a common ancestor Analogies - Similarities…arrow_forwardDraw a simple phylogenetic tree for two sisters clades with a common ancestor. Each sister clade consists of two taxa. Define the following terms and use to label your diagram: clade, node, branch, common ancestor, and taxon.arrow_forward
- The image below showcases which of the following structures among several species? Question 16 options: homologous analogous vestigial ulna all of the abovearrow_forwardIf you wanted to study the phylogenetic relationships of birds and lizards (from the same table displayed in the question above), which species would be the best outgroup to choose and why?arrow_forwardWhy would it be nice to have classification reflect phylogeny accurately that is, to only name monophyletic groupsarrow_forward
- Concepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College