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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question
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Cladistics emphasizes the identification of groups based on which of the following?
Options
A Analogous structures
B Convergent evolution
C Shared derived traits (synapomorphies)
Correct Answer
D Overall physical similarity (phenetics)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cladistic analysis focuses on shared derived traits, or synapomorphies, to group organisms. Phenetic analysis, which focuses on overall similarity, is a different approach.

Hint

Check the 'Cladogram vs Phylogenetic tree' comparison table.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 82 of 737
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