Refer to the Phylogenetic Tree Below Showing the Phylogenetic Relationships

question 174

Short Answer

Refer to the phylogenetic tree below showing the phylogenetic relationships among eight species.Red dots indicate the appearance of derived traits. According to the phylogenetic tree, which traits do chimpanzees and crocodiles share?

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Definitions:

Central

Pertaining to the primary or most important part, or located in the center.

Sympathetic

Showing compassion, understanding, or concern towards others, often in situations where they are in distress.

Somatic

Somatic relates to the physical body as opposed to the mind, often used in contexts discussing bodily disorders without organic or physiological causes.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heartbeat and digestion.