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What is the term for a shared feature that is present in different organisms due to a common evolutionary origin?
What is the term for a shared feature that is present in different organisms due to a common evolutionary origin?
- Analogy
- Homoplasy
- Homology (correct)
- Convergent evolution
Which of the following is an example of a homologous trait in Hymenoptera?
Which of the following is an example of a homologous trait in Hymenoptera?
- Leg structure
- Body coloration
- Predatory lifestyle (correct)
- Wing shape
What is the process of mapping traits onto a phylogenetic tree to infer evolutionary relationships?
What is the process of mapping traits onto a phylogenetic tree to infer evolutionary relationships?
- Tree reconstruction
- Trait mapping (correct)
- Character optimization
- Phylogenetic analysis
Which suborder of Hymenoptera is characterized by a non-predatory lifestyle?
Which suborder of Hymenoptera is characterized by a non-predatory lifestyle?
What is the term for the study of the diversity of microorganisms?
What is the term for the study of the diversity of microorganisms?
What is the name of the course that covers the topic of microbial diversity and phylogenetics?
What is the name of the course that covers the topic of microbial diversity and phylogenetics?
What is a phylogeny?
What is a phylogeny?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?
Why do we still observe reptiles today if they evolved into mammals?
Why do we still observe reptiles today if they evolved into mammals?
What is the term used to describe the subgroups of Hymenoptera that have a predatory lifestyle?
What is the term used to describe the subgroups of Hymenoptera that have a predatory lifestyle?
How can phylogenetic hypotheses be tested?
How can phylogenetic hypotheses be tested?
What is the 'missing link' in the context of evolution?
What is the 'missing link' in the context of evolution?
What is the primary source of energy for photoautotrophic bacteria like Microcystis viridis?
What is the primary source of energy for photoautotrophic bacteria like Microcystis viridis?
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis in bacteria like Microcystis viridis?
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis in bacteria like Microcystis viridis?
Which type of bacteria is able to survive in the absence of CO2?
Which type of bacteria is able to survive in the absence of CO2?
What is the term for bacteria that use energy from inorganic chemicals to produce ATP?
What is the term for bacteria that use energy from inorganic chemicals to produce ATP?
What is the role of Desulfonauticus submarinus in hydrothermal vent communities?
What is the role of Desulfonauticus submarinus in hydrothermal vent communities?
What is the primary function of Alcanivorax borkumensis in the environment?
What is the primary function of Alcanivorax borkumensis in the environment?
