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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question
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What is a primary distinction between a cladogram and a phylogenetic tree regarding branch lengths?
Options
A Cladograms use branch length to show genetic distance
B Phylogenetic trees use branch length to show population size
C Cladograms represent evolutionary time through length
D Phylogenetic trees may use branch length to represent evolutionary time
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The source specifies that in cladograms, branch lengths typically do not represent time or divergence, whereas in phylogenetic trees, they may represent evolutionary time or degree of divergence.

Hint

Check the comparison table for differences in temporal representation.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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