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Classification and Evolution
Classification and Evolution
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A #Biology quiz to teach the basics of #taxonomy and #classification to #university students
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The scientific name of the Blackburnian Warbler is Setophaga
fusca
. Setophaga is the...
Genus
Family
Order
Species
2
In the hierarchical classification of life Aves is the ...
Class
Genus
Phylum
Order
3
Analagous traits are...
structures that appear different but come from same origins
traits that have evolved independently more than once.
structures that appear similar but are from different origin
redundant structures that don't have evolutionary purpose.
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In cladistics a natural group can only be identified on the basis of...
shared characters
new characters
unique characters
derived characters
5
Lamprey are phylogenetically separated from other fish because they don't have...
Bones
Craniam
lobed fins
Jaw
6
Evolutionary relationships can be determined using...
synapomorphies
hypomorphies
apomorphies
symplesiomorphies
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In phylogenetic (cladistic) classifications how many clades are there?
16
3
∞
8
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The Mule is an example of...
Alloptric Speciation
Phyletic gradualism
Post-zygotic Isolation
Mad Science!
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The average birth weight of a donkey would be an example of...
Sexual Selection
Stabilizing Selection
Disruptive Selection
Directional Selection
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How many vertebrates have we described?
2 million
8.6 million
10 million
less than 1 million
