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In phylogenetic analysis, what distinguishes cladogenesis from anagenesis?
In phylogenetic analysis, what distinguishes cladogenesis from anagenesis?
- Anagenesis refers to the study of gene phylogenies, while cladogenesis focuses on population phylogenies.
- Anagenesis represents the use of morphology data, while cladogenesis uses molecular data.
- Anagenesis involves changes within a species, while cladogenesis involves the branching of a lineage into two or more descendants. (correct)
- Anagenesis is exclusive to species-level changes, while cladogenesis only applies to gene-level changes.
Which statement accurately contrasts a cladogram with a dated phylogenetic tree?
Which statement accurately contrasts a cladogram with a dated phylogenetic tree?
- A cladogram uses molecular data, whereas a dated tree depends on morphological data.
- A cladogram indicates time of divergence, while a dated tree only depicts relationships.
- A cladogram depicts relationships, while a dated tree indicates divergence times with branch lengths. (correct)
- A cladogram shows evolutionary distance, while a dated tree only shows the topology.
What is the critical difference that distinguishes a monophyletic group from a paraphyletic group in phylogenetic terms?
What is the critical difference that distinguishes a monophyletic group from a paraphyletic group in phylogenetic terms?
- A monophyletic group contains species with similar morphologies, while a paraphyletic group contains molecularly similar species.
- A monophyletic group is a hypothesis, whereas a paraphyletic group is a definitive evolutionary classification.
- A monophyletic group is based on gene phylogenies, while a paraphyletic group is constructed from population phylogenies.
- A monophyletic group includes all descendants of the most recent common ancestor, while a paraphyletic group does not include all descendants. (correct)
Why are phylogenetic trees considered hypotheses rather than definitive representations of evolutionary history?
Why are phylogenetic trees considered hypotheses rather than definitive representations of evolutionary history?
How does the concept of homology relate to building phylogenetic trees?
How does the concept of homology relate to building phylogenetic trees?
What role does 'nomenclature' play within the broader fields of classification and taxonomy?
What role does 'nomenclature' play within the broader fields of classification and taxonomy?
In the context of phylogenies, what is the significance of 'tips' on a phylogenetic tree?
In the context of phylogenies, what is the significance of 'tips' on a phylogenetic tree?
When constructing a phylogenetic tree, how do homology and homoplasy together influence the analysis?
When constructing a phylogenetic tree, how do homology and homoplasy together influence the analysis?
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Classification (Systematics)
Classification (Systematics)
Grouping species into nested, hierarchical groups.
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
The discipline of naming Taxa.
Cladogenesis
Cladogenesis
The branching of a lineage into two or more descendants.
Phylogenetic Tree
Phylogenetic Tree
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Cladogram
Cladogram
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Additive Tree
Additive Tree
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Dated Tree
Dated Tree
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Monophyletic Group
Monophyletic Group
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Study Notes
- Phylogentic tree reading aims to equip you with the skillset to interpret evolutionary connections and characteristics depicted in a phylogenetic tree
- This involves learning the parts of a phylogenetic tree in order to understand relationships between clades and how to interpret different types of trees
- The classification system groups species in a hierarchy, nested within larger inclusive groups
Classification and Taxonomy:
- Classification (systematics) groups species to classify organisms from the Linnean system
- The groupings are nested within larger groups
- A Taxon (taxa plural) refers to a group of organisms belonging to any rank within the Linnean system
- Taxonomy governs the naming of Taxa following the rules of Nomenclature
Evolution:
- Evolution is defined as change over time.
- Phylogenetic trees are visual representations or drawings, that model evolutionary relationships
Components a phylogenetic tree include:
- Descendants are tips on branches
- The direction indicates ancestor to descendant
- Ancestral relationships read from past to present
Parts of a Phylogenetic Tree include:
- The history displays events by which species or taxa arise from common ancestors
- Anagenesis showcases species changes
- Cladogenesis shows branching from a lineage, resulting in descendants
- Extinct lineages as well as common and terminal nodes are shown
Tree Types
- Trees can represent relationships among not solely species or phylogenies.
- The trees are a topology
- Branch length indicates evolutionary distance and time of divergence, in additive and dated trees, respectfully
Interpretation examples of monophyly, paraphyly, and polyphyly:
- Monophyletic groups contain all descendants from the most recent common ancestor meaning they from a single clade
- Unlike monophyletic groups, Paraphyletic groups do not contain all descendants from the most recent common ancestor
- Polyphyletic group classifications do not contain all descendants from the most recent common ancestor and the descendant's ancestors are not included.
How to Build a Phylogeny:
- Data on morphology, behaviors. and molecular makeup of taxa are gathered
- Homology assesses shared ancestry while using different species for analysis
- Parsimony and Model-Based methods are for phylogeny assessments
Homology and Homoplasy
- Homology depicts a trait present in an ancestor and its descendants following a solid family tree
- Homoplasy with parallelism shows a derived trait present in 2 lineages that lack a recent common ancestor
- Reversal in homoplasy is a trait present in an ancestor but absent in its immediate descendants, reappearing later
Analyzing Squirrels: an Example
- A data table shows ground, fox, eater, and western gray squirrels compared at different gene sites and bases
- Tree 1, 2 and 3, have different data which can be analyzed for different phylogentic relationships
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Learn to read and interpret phylogenetic trees to understand evolutionary connections. Explore classification, taxonomy, and how species are grouped and named. Discover the components of a phylogenetic tree and their significance.
