Cladistic Systematics Uses

question 53

Multiple Choice

Cladistic systematics uses

• A) only morphological similarity to classify organisms.
• B) only descent to classify organisms.
• C) both similarity and descent to classify organisms.
• D) neither similarity nor descent to classify organisms.

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Definitions:

Slime Mold

A group of eukaryotic organisms that can live freely as single cells but can aggregate together to form multicellular reproductive structures.

Parasitic Flatworms

A subgroup of flatworms that live in or on other organisms, deriving nutrients at the host's expense without providing any benefit to the host.

Cell Theory

One of the major theories of biology, which states that all organisms are made up of cells; cells are capable of self-reproduction and come only from preexisting cells.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.