The Family Felidae (Cats) Is Distributed Across Africa, Eurasia, North

question 39

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The family Felidae (cats) is distributed across Africa, Eurasia, North America, and South America and is hypothesized to have eight major lineages (Panthera, bay cat, caracal, ocelot, lynx, puma, leopard, and domestic cat groups) as shown in this phylogenetic tree, constructed from DNA sequences. Scientists used a molecular clock and fossil evidence to date the divergence of each group. The dates of divergence are provided in the accompanying figure.

-Scientists have observed that for several species of smaller Felidae (such as ocelots and wild members of the domestic cat group) , individuals that are kept in zoos become tame, that is, friendly to humans. This behavior is a ________ that may have made domestication of the house cat's ancestor more likely.

• A) parsimony
• B) clade
• C) exaptation
• D) molecular clock

Identify and define key terms related to surface texture specification such as material removal, micrometer, and roughness.

Distinguish between different symbols and their meanings in the context of material removal and surface texture requirements.

Describe the units of measurement used in specifying surface textures, including micrometers and microinches.

Recognize the terminology and abbreviations related to surface textures, including roughness average.

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