5.4.4 - Reclassification Based on Cladistics
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What is a clade?
💡 Hint: Think about group memberships and ancestry.
Why is genetic data important in classification?
💡 Hint: Consider what DNA reveals about species.
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What is a clade?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a group of organisms related.
True or False: Cladistics relies solely on physical traits for classification.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of molecular research in classifications.
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Discuss how the advancements in molecular biology might change our conservation practices today compared to those from 20 years ago.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools available today versus those from the past.
Analyze a case study where a species was reclassified using genetic data, and evaluate the potential outcomes for ecosystem management.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of having accurate classifications for management strategies.
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