Concept explainers
To describe: The geographic distributionand various types of birds that were examined by the Cooper in his study.
Introduction: The classification of species on the basis of evolutionary relationships between the organisms is called “cladistics.”Construction of a phylogenetic tree can be done by applying the cladistic approach. In this approach, the characters which are shared or not shared between different species, based on the evolutionary changes, are constructed in the form of a phylogenetic tree.
To describe: The reason for the selection of various bird species by Cooper.
Introduction: The classification of species on the basis of evolutionary relationships between the organisms is called “cladistics.” Construction of a phylogenetic tree can be done by applying the cladistic approach. In this approach, the characters which are shared or not shared between different species, based on the evolutionary changes, are constructed in the form of a phylogenetic tree.
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 26 Solutions
Gen Combo Ll Biology; Connect W/learnsmart Labs Access Card
- how does DNA extraction help determine the population size of Maned sloth (bradypus torquatusarrow_forwardHow do mechanisms of speciation, such as genetic isolation, reproductive barriers, and ecological factors, apply to the human-chimp-gorilla trichotomy? Discuss the role of these mechanisms in driving speciation and shaping the evolutionary relationships among humans, chimps, and gorillas, based on genetic evidence such as comparative genomics and molecular phylogenetics.arrow_forwardWhat are the strengths and weaknesses of nightingales theory using the criteria of Chinn and Kramer?arrow_forward
- What is one thing in our modern environment that we are better adapted to than in our hunter/gatherer past environment? How does it increase our fitness?arrow_forwardCompare the roles of reproductive isolation, geographic isolation, and competition in the speciation of Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Islands.arrow_forwardWhat is the difference between parapatric speciation and sympatric speciation?I understand that it has to do with habitat but I am having trouble conceptualizing the differences. A simplistic analogy or metaphor to help understand the differences would be very appreciated as I am a disabled student. Thank You.arrow_forward
- How would you design an experiment to determine whether two populations of snakes are distinct species according to the biological species concept? For which types of populations does the biological species concept not work as a way of determining how they are related?arrow_forwardWhat is the difference between density-dependent and densityindependent causes of fluctuations of the size of mammalian populations?arrow_forwardHow large is feral cat compare to domestic cats in sizes such as height, length and weight? If main coon were born feral Will it be larger then normal size main coon?arrow_forward
- How does continental-drift theory help to explain the disjunct distri-bution of marsupial mammals in Australia and South America?arrow_forwardThis data table shows the average beak length for ground finches from the Galapagos islands over four generations. How can you explain this data using your knowledge of natural selection? Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 3.5 сm 3.5 cm 5.5 cm 7.5 сmarrow_forwardWhat type of reproductive isolation is due to organisms that have different mating seasons?arrow_forward
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education