Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Chapter24: Systematics And Phylogenetics: Revealing The Tree Of Life
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1ITD: The phylogenetic tree for 12 cat species (Felidae) reproduced at right was assembled from molecular...
Related questions
Question
![Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with the information in the evolutionary tree shown below?
Each branch point represents the common ancestor
of the two lineages diverging from that point.
Lungfishes
Amphibians
Mammals
Digit-bearing
limbs
Lizards
and snakes
Amnion
Crocodiles
A hatch mark represents a
homologous characteristic
shared by all the groups
to the right of the mark.
Ostriches
Feathers
Hawks and
other birds
O Mammals are more closely related to birds than to amphibians.
O Lizards and crocodiles (both of which have legs) are more closely related to each other than either is to snakes (which lack legs).
O Crocodiles are more closely related to hawks than to lizards.
O Modern lungfishes are the common ancestor of modern tetrapods.
Tetrapods
Amniotes
Reptiles
Birds](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F8d4509c8-c54c-4000-9500-779691f394b7%2Fda299419-b321-4864-871d-55e624e998ab%2Falfd54h_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with the information in the evolutionary tree shown below?
Each branch point represents the common ancestor
of the two lineages diverging from that point.
Lungfishes
Amphibians
Mammals
Digit-bearing
limbs
Lizards
and snakes
Amnion
Crocodiles
A hatch mark represents a
homologous characteristic
shared by all the groups
to the right of the mark.
Ostriches
Feathers
Hawks and
other birds
O Mammals are more closely related to birds than to amphibians.
O Lizards and crocodiles (both of which have legs) are more closely related to each other than either is to snakes (which lack legs).
O Crocodiles are more closely related to hawks than to lizards.
O Modern lungfishes are the common ancestor of modern tetrapods.
Tetrapods
Amniotes
Reptiles
Birds
Expert Solution
![](/static/compass_v2/shared-icons/check-mark.png)
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution!
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps
![Blurred answer](/static/compass_v2/solution-images/blurred-answer.jpg)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
![Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305389892/9781305389892_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305389892
Author:
Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305117396/9781305117396_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305117396
Author:
Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781337408332/9781337408332_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…
Biology
ISBN:
9781337408332
Author:
Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305389892/9781305389892_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305389892
Author:
Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305117396/9781305117396_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305117396
Author:
Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781337408332/9781337408332_smallCoverImage.gif)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…
Biology
ISBN:
9781337408332
Author:
Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Human Biology (MindTap Course List)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305112100/9781305112100_smallCoverImage.gif)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305112100
Author:
Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Concepts of Biology](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781938168116/9781938168116_smallCoverImage.gif)
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:
9781938168116
Author:
Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:
OpenStax College