Refer to the Figure

question 118

Essay

Refer to the figure. Referring to the phylogenetic tree of amniotes shown, describe the evolutionary origin of the following traits: endothermy, hair, and feathers.Which of these traits appears to have evolved convergently in more than one lineage? What is a likely functional relationship among these traits? What are some reasons why many paleontologists think many extinct theropods were endothermic?

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Definitions:

Palatial Sites

Locations featuring grand and stately mansions or palaces, often historical and associated with royalty or significant personalities.

Crete

The largest and most populous of the Greek islands, known for its rich mythology, history, and as the center of the Minoan civilization.

Knossos

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, associated with the ancient Minoan civilization and the myth of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth.

Minoan Column

Characterized by its tapered shape and capital painted in vivid colors, this type of column is a distinctive feature of ancient Minoan architecture from Crete.