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Classification . The statements relate to taxonomy. For each one, select the best choice from the following terms.

Premises:
group of related organisms
the grouping of species on the basis of shared characteristics
diagram that shows a network of evolutionary relationships
evolutionary history of a species
two lineages that emerge from a node on a cladogram
diagram that summarizes how a group of species evolved
group of ancestors and all of its descendents
quantifiable, heritable characteristics
group of species that share a set of characteristics
Responses:
evolutionary tree
monophyletic group
cladistics
clade
sister groups
cladogram
taxon
phylogeny
character

Correct Answer:

group of related organisms
the grouping of species on the basis of shared characteristics
diagram that shows a network of evolutionary relationships
evolutionary history of a species
two lineages that emerge from a node on a cladogram
diagram that summarizes how a group of species evolved
group of ancestors and all of its descendents
quantifiable, heritable characteristics
group of species that share a set of characteristics
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