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To determine: The way in which the difference in use of characters might result in a discrepancy in classification.
Introduction: In taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of organisms along with the study of their evolutionary relationships are called systematics. In the mid-twentieth century, systematists had one of the two views. First, they believed in the classification of organisms merely on the basis of their morphological similarities. The other group considered division into monophyletic groups as a classifying factor as well.
To determine: The approach that is more commonly used today.
Introduction: In taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of organisms, along with the study of their evolutionary relationships are called systematics. In the mid-twentieth century, systematists had one of the two views. First, they believed in the classification of organisms merely on the basis of their morphological similarities. The other group considered division into monophyletic groups as a classifying factor as well.
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Check out a sample textbook solution- With improving technology, acquiring DNAsequences from different organisms becomeseasier each year. With that in mind, some authors(e.g., Scotland et al. 2003, Systematic Biology52 [4]: 539–548) have suggested that the use ofmorphological data is less important than DNAsequence data and have called for less emphasison the use of comparative morphology in building phylogenies. Other authors maintain thatdespite the explosion of molecular data available, morphology still has an important role inphylogenetics (for examples, see Wiens 2004,Systematic Biology 53 [4]: 653–661 and Will andRubinoff 2004, Cladistics 20 [1]: 47–55). Whatare the reasons for and against using morphological data in phylogenetic reconstruction?When might morphological data be especiallyimportant?arrow_forwardA critical concern of systematics is that the genera are , that all the species included in the genus are related to each other by a common ancestor, and that (circle one: all, most, at least half) of the descendants of that common ancestor are in the same genus. Such a genus is (circle one: polyphyletic, monophyletic).arrow_forwardExamine the following phylogenetic tree illustrated in Figure shown in the first picture. In general, what does a phylogenetic tree illustrate? How do you compare the relationships of organisms BB, CC, and DD? Given the following organisms in the Table in the second picture, number them in terms of which is relatively closest and distant. Number 1 refers to closest.arrow_forward
- In the binomial naming system, scientific names are written in italics, with the first word capitalized and the second not capitalized. The scientific name of a type of fungus beetle is therefore written as Gelae donut (pronounced “jelly donut,” seriously!). Which level of the classification system does each word of that scientific name represent? (Note: this is NOT a multiple choice question…) Gelae = donut =arrow_forwardIn the figure, the letters A-G represent individual species that all descended from a common ancestor. DEFG Which of the following conclusions regarding the phylogeny of these organisms can be made from this tree? B is more closely related to G than it is to A. A is more closely related to D than it is to C. G is more closely related to A than it is to F. D is more closely related to E than it is to C.arrow_forwardBelow are phylogenetic trees depicting the relationships among four species, A, B, C, and D. Which of the following statements is correct? Tree (1) and Tree (2) are the same tree. Tree (2) and Tree (4) are the same tree. Tree (2) and Tree (3) are the same tree. All four trees are in fact the same tree. All four trees are in fact different trees.arrow_forward
- 1) How have scientists created the "tree of life"? Do you think that variations exist between these created trees? 2) What are the pros and cons to creating a "tree of life"? 3) When constructing this tree of life we can see many dead ends or organisms that we are unsure of their exact placement. Why is this? 4) Choose one species (either alive today or extinct) and describe its taxonomic classification. What traits or characteristics were used to classify this species into its current taxonomic classification? What other organisms are considered to be its closest relatives?arrow_forwardWhich of the following is true regarding vestigial traits? A) They represent transitional character states for example between the presence or absence of a feature. B) They help to support proposed phylogenetic placement. C) They are likely present because there is no fitness cost to their retention or because they are in the process of being removed due to light selective pressure. D) All of the above. E) None of the above.arrow_forwardFor novice biologists, taxonomy and phylogenetics are difficult concepts to understand and keep separate. This confusion is made worse because modern taxonomic methods make use of molecular tools. Write an essay that contrasts taxonomy to phylogenetics and explain how both disciplines are important to our understanding of species and evolution. Your essay should include a description of taxonomy and phylogenetics, as well as a detailed explanation about how information is represented in a phylogenetic tree or a cladogram.arrow_forward
- Below 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_forwardAssign the correct phylogenetic term to this image. In this image, the red circles represent species included in the taxon while the white ones are not included in the taxon. The pink bars represent the lineages presented in the taxon. monophyletic O prophylactic polyphyletic paraphyleticarrow_forwardBased on the past activities about constructing of phylogenetic trees, how do you distinguish characteristics between primitive and derived characteristics? provide and example to your answerarrow_forward
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