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Reading Cladograms

Read and create simple cladograms (branching diagrams) that show how groups of dinosaurs are related based on shared features, understanding that species sharing more features are more closely related

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Question 1 of 3

In the cladogram shown, which organism is MOST closely related to the Frog?

A cladogram (branching evolutionary tree). Frog and Toad share a recent common ancestor; Lizard and Snake share another; Shark branches off earliest, as the outgroup.

Question 2 of 3

In the cladogram shown, which organism is MOST closely related to the Rabbit?

A cladogram (branching evolutionary tree). Sparrow and Eagle share a recent common ancestor; Mouse and Rabbit share another; Turtle branches off earliest, as the outgroup.

Question 3 of 3

In the cladogram shown, which organism is MOST closely related to the Sunflower?

A cladogram (branching evolutionary tree). Oak and Pine share a recent common ancestor; Rose and Sunflower share another; Moss branches off earliest, as the outgroup.

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