constructing phylogenies caminalcules place a picture of your tree in the google doc dont forget

1. Unfortunately, I cannot create a picture of the tree here, but I can help you understand how

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On your tree, which species is the outgroup? Why did you choose this species? Explain. According to your tree, what is one basal or ancestral characteristic? One derived characteristic? According to your tree, describe a character that is homologous. Now describe a character that is analogous (homoplastic). Explain. Are there any traits that were lost but then evolved again independently? If so, what are they and where do they occur? Describe one important difference between your tree and a tree estimated by a different lab group (the tree will be assigned by the instructor). Upon reflection, which tree seems better? Why?

          On your tree, which species is the outgroup? Why did you choose
this species? Explain.
According to your tree, what is one basal or ancestral
characteristic? One derived characteristic?
According to your tree, describe a character that is
homologous. Now describe a character that is analogous
(homoplastic). Explain. 
Are there any traits that were lost but then evolved again
independently? If so, what are they and where do they
occur?
Describe one important difference between your tree and a tree
estimated by a different lab group (the tree will be assigned by
the instructor). Upon reflection, which tree seems
better? Why?

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