Question

the dataset constructed in this lab is called
taxonomy
phylogenetic tree
morphology
character matrix
question 5 (1 point)
mammalian skulls have long been used in phylogenetic analysis because of their wide variation.
true
false

Explanation:

1. In phylogenetic - related labs, the dataset constructed is often a character matrix which records the characteristics of different taxa. Taxonomy is the science of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms. A phylogenetic tree is a diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species. Morphology refers to the form and structure of organisms.
2. Mammalian skulls have diverse shapes and structures, which provide a large number of characters for phylogenetic analysis, so they have long been used in such analysis.

Answer:

1. D. Character matrix
2. A. True