Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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An imaginary phylogenetic tree has to be created for an ancestral species along with ten descendants. A monophyletic group, a polyphyletic group, and a paraphyletic group have to be marked on the tree. The identified groups, which are marked on the tree must match the definitions of mentioned three groups.

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The pictorial representation of an evolutionary relationship that exists among the living organisms is shown by a phylogenetic tree. The phylogenetic tree is based upon the similarities and differences in the genetic and morphological traits. The diversity of an organism can be easily studied using the phylogenetic tree as it indicates the relationship between the organisms.

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Phylogenetic Mysteries: Crash Course Zoology #12; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVaw7nF72Aw;License: Standard youtube license