Consider the Cladogram Associated with the Question

question 11

Multiple Choice

Consider the cladogram associated with the question.Which pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies) ?

• A)4 and 2
• B)5 and 3
• C)6 and 1
• D)6 and 2
• E)5 and 2

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Definitions:

Debris Flow

A rapid downhill movement of a mixture of water, soil, and rock, often triggered by heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt, behaving much like a river of concrete.

Rock Avalanche

A rapid, massive flow of rock debris down a slope, typically triggered by seismic activity or the undercutting of a mountain's base.

Rock Fall

A rock fall refers to the rapid descent of rock from a steep cliff or mountainside, often triggered by natural processes like weathering or human activities.

Earth Flow

A type of mass wasting event where soil and regolith move slowly downslope, often triggered by saturation from rainfall or melting snow.