2. Which of the following are NOT a monophyletic group? (look up these groups if you need to) a. A clade b. Reptilia c. Aves d. Amphibia e. All of the above are monophyletic groups Cladograms (a type of phylogenetic tree) constructed from evidence from molecular systematics are based on similarities in a. Morphology b. the pattern of embryological development c. biochemical pathways d. mutations to homologous genes Which of the following is an example of homoplasy? a. Hair in humans and fur in mice b. Astragalus ankle bones in hippos and deer c. Reproductive pouches in opossum and kangaroo d. Streamlined bodies in dophins and ichthyosaurs
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- Aves: This group includes all birds and their common ancestor, making it a monophyletic group. - Amphibia: This group includes all amphibians and their common ancestor, making it a monophyletic group. Show more…
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