6 Questions
What is the primary difference between analogous and homologous traits?
The evolutionary origin of the traits
Which type of analysis is used to reconstruct the 'Tree of Life'?
Phylogenetic analysis
What is the term for a group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants?
Monophyletic group
What is the purpose of outgroup analysis in phylogenetic reconstruction?
To distinguish between derived and primitive similarities
What is the term for a branch diagram that depicts the estimated phylogeny of a group of organisms?
Cladogram
Which of the following is a characteristic of a polyphyletic group?
Convergent similarity
Test your understanding of homology and analogy in evolutionary biology, including their differences, convergent evolution, and how they are used in cladograms and phylogenies. Learn about the pros and cons of fossil analysis and phylogenetic analysis in reconstructing evolutionary trees.
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