A Branching Tree That Represents the Evolutionary Relationships Among a Number

question 45

Multiple Choice

A branching tree that represents the evolutionary relationships among a number of species is,in scientific terms,called a(n)

• A) family tree.
• B) cladogram.
• C) androgeny.
• D) pedigree.

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Definitions:

Vertebral Column

The backbone or spine, consisting of a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, supporting the structures of the face and protecting the brain.

Zygomatic Arch

The arch of bone that forms from the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, creating the prominence of the cheek.

Zygomatic Process

A bony projection of the temporal bone that articulates with the zygoma (cheekbone) to form part of the cheek structure.