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constrcuting a phylogenetic tree

Postby handbanana on Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:50 pm

How should I draw a phylogenetic tree for the following creatures:

Dogfish shark, rat, snake, frog and an earthtworm.

what would be the main characteristcs combing the the five of them? which would be the closest?

Thanks!
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Postby mith on Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:09 pm

Use your dissection information.
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Postby mcar on Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:25 pm

Look for their close relationship with each other.
Comparative anatomy helps.
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Postby AstusAleator on Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:36 pm

*sigh* another "Do my homework plz" thread.
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