Question

10.2.4 quiz: methods for classifying
a few characteristics of the carp are listed below:

• segmented body
• jaws
• no limbs
• no hair
• no placenta used during reproduction

where does the carp belong in the cladogram shown below?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze carp characteristics

The carp has a segmented body, jaws, no limbs, no hair and no placenta during reproduction.

Step2: Match with cladogram

Starting from the base - having a segmented body is the first trait in the cladogram. Then it has jaws. Since it has no limbs, hair or placenta, it should be in the branch just after the "Jaws" trait.

Answer:

D