Question

According to the phylogenetic tree, which two phyla are most closely related? a cladogram depicts the relation between an ancestral protist and porifera, cnidaria, platyhelminthes, nematoda, mollusca, annelida, arthropoda, echinodermata, and chordata. a. chordata and mollusca b. cnidaria and nematoda c. annelida and arthropoda d. platyhelminthes and echinodermata

Answer 1

The closest relation in a phylogeny tree is found between Annelida and Arthropoda.

What is a phylogenetic tree simple definition?

A phylogenetic tree, also called a phylogeny, is a diagram that shows the evolutionary branches from which various species, creatures, or genes have descended from one another.

What is a phylogenetic tree how is it used?

• A phylogenetic tree is a tool used by scientists to depict the connections and evolutionary paths among organisms.
• A phylogenetic tree is a type of diagram that shows the evolutionary links between different kinds of living things.

Types of Phylogenetic Trees -

• Rooted tree. Make the inference about the most common ancestor of the leaves or branches of the tree.
• Un-rooted tree. Make an illustration about the leaves or branches and do not make any assumption regarding the most common ancestor.
• Bifurcating tree.
• The multifurcating tree.

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