Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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Author: Jon C. Herron, Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 14Q
Examine the three primate phylogenies shown in Figure 4.40. Do the three phylogenies show the same relationships and the same order of branching? Do the phylogenies appear to lend different levels of support to the misconception that humans are the “highest” species of primate? Explain.
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Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
Ch. 4 - According to the evolutionary tree in Figure 4.37,...Ch. 4 - According to the evolutionary tree in Figure 4.37,...Ch. 4 - Sketch a version of the tree in Figure 4.37 in...Ch. 4 - In the tree in Figure 4.37, identify a...Ch. 4 - What is a synapomorphy?Ch. 4 - High-crowned teeth that are well suited for...Ch. 4 - Assuming the four living species in Figure 4.38...Ch. 4 - The four fish in Figure 4.39 evolved from a common...Ch. 4 - What is homoplasy? Why does homoplasy make it more...Ch. 4 - Referring to the information in Figure 4.10,...
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