Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321616678
Author: Jon C. Herron, Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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According to the evolutionary tree in Figure 4.37, which is more closely related to rodents: shrews and moles, or primates? Explain how the tree shows this.

Chapter 4, Problem 1Q, According to the evolutionary tree in Figure 4.37, which is more closely related to rodents: shrews

Figure 4.37 Phylogeny of the mammals From Murphy et al. (2001).

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To determine: Whether shrews, moles, or primates are more closely related to rodents in the figure.

Introduction: Evolutionary tree, also known as phylogenetic tree, includes a branching diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships present among various species. An evolutionary tree helps to determine the similarities and differences present between various organisms.

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Pictorial representation: Fig.1 represents the evolutionary tree of mammals.

Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition), Chapter 4, Problem 1Q

Fig.1: Phylogeny of mammals.

From the given phylogenetic tree, it is evident that primates are more closely related to each other than other organisms.

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To determine: The reason why primates are more closely related to rodents.

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From the phylogenetic tree, the node descending between primates and rodents are more recent than any other groups. They both share a more recent common ancestor than primates and shrews or moles. Therefore, primates and rodents are more closely related to each other.

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