Scientists often create a \"tree\" to indicate the evolutionary relationships of
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Scientists often create a "tree" to indicate the evolutionary relationships of different organisms. If you were given this task for the following organisms (Bat, Butterfly, Fish and Whale) which two would be closer together on the same branch of the tree and why?
All organisms are equally differentiated from each other.
Fish and Whale because they are both aquatic vertebrates sharing many traits.
Bat and Whale because they are both mammals which share many traits.
Bat and Butterfly because they both are terrestrial flying animals.
Fish and Butterfly because they are both primitive animals.
A.All organisms are equally differentiated from each other.
B.Fish and Whale because they are both aquatic vertebrates sharing many traits.
C.Bat and Whale because they are both mammals which share many traits.
D.Bat and Butterfly because they both are terrestrial flying animals.
E.Fish and Butterfly because they are both primitive animals.
Explanation / Answer
Answer: Option C is correct.
Explanation:
Phylogenetic tree = Cladogram
Phylogenetic trees are constructed based on multiple evolutionary features among different species.
Fish = Primitive chordates
Butterfly = Arthropoda
Bat and Whale = Mammals
Even though Bat and whale differ in their morphology and habitats, both are mammals. So, they form a separate clade in the cladogram.
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