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What is the difference between a rooted and unrooted phylogenetic tree diagram?

Rooted tree diagram indicates the common ancestor, while unrooted tree diagram does not make assumptions about ancestral lineage.

Explain the significance of a node in a phylogenetic tree.

A node represents the split in two or more evolutionary lineages from a common ancestor.

Define clades in the context of phylogenetic trees.

Clades are groups of organisms that include an ancestor and all its descendants.

What does the length of a branch in a phylogenetic tree represent?

The length of a branch can sometimes indicate the amount of evolutionary change or time elapsed. Signup and view all the answers

How are closely related tips represented on a phylogenetic tree?

Closely related tips are connected by shallower nodes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a clade in a phylogenetic analysis?

A clade helps in grouping organisms based on shared common ancestry. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of a root in a phylogenetic tree.

The root represents the common ancestor of all organisms included in the analysis, usually placed at the bottom of the tree. Signup and view all the answers

Define taxa in the context of phylogenetics.

Taxa are taxonomic groups distinct enough to be assigned a definite category. Signup and view all the answers

What are sister groups in a phylogenetic analysis?

Sister groups are two clades that are each other's closest relatives. Signup and view all the answers

What does an unrooted tree diagram represent in terms of evolutionary history?

An unrooted tree diagram does not show the origin or 'root' of the taxa in question. Signup and view all the answers

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