5 Questions
Which taxon includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants?
Monophyletic Taxon
What is the characteristic of Opisthokonts?
They have flat cristae in mitochondria
Which taxa are included in Opisthokonts?
Animals + Choanoagellates + Fungi
What is the difference between a polyphyletic taxon and a paraphyletic taxon?
Polyphyletic taxon includes an ancestral species and only some of its descendants, while paraphyletic taxon includes species from different evolutionary lineages
What is the sister taxa to Animals and Choanoagellates?
Fungi
Test your knowledge on the evolutionary origins of plant and animal structures, as well as the classification of different species. Learn about monophyletic and polyphyletic taxa and understand the importance of including common ancestors in taxonomic groups.
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