Term 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the 4 types of traits that primates have
A
Ancestral, which are inherited from an ancestor
Derived, which are evolved traits after a split from a common ancestor
Generalised, which are useful for a variety of things
Specialised, which are adapted for a single purpose
2
Q
What is taxonomy
A
The use of derived traits and genetic similarities to reconstruct evolutionary relationships
3
Q
What is phylogeny
A
The study of the evolutionary relationships among different groups of organisms
4
Q
What are the types of data associated with phylogeny
A
Comparative morphology
Comparative physiology
Genetics
