17.2 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Cladogram
A
Evolutionary tree that proposes how species may be related to each other through common ancestors
2
Q
Derived characters
A
The traits that can be used to figure evolutionary relationships among a group of species are those that are shared by some species but are not present in others.
3
Q
Cladistics
A
Classification based on common ancestry
4
Q
Phylogeny
A
Evolutionary history for a group of species
5
Q
Outgroup
A
A group of species that shares no derived characteristics
