Which statement is supported by this cladogram?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statement is supported by the provided cladogram, which illustrates evolutionary relationships among various animals. The user needs to analyze the cladogram to determine the correct relationship between the listed animals.
Answer
Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than to javelinas.
The final answer is: Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than to javelinas.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than to javelinas.
More Information
A cladogram shows evolutionary relationships, displaying which species share more recent common ancestors. In this case, hippopotamuses and cows share a branch that is distinct from the one that includes javelinas, indicating they are more closely related to each other than to javelinas.
Tips
A common mistake is to misinterpret the branching order on the cladogram. Ensure you are looking at which species diverged more recently.
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