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How can two species that look very different from each other be more closely related than two other species that look similar to each other?
Some animals can be of the same sub-order, and be therefore related because they share certain characteristics, even though they look different. An example is the fact that koalas and wombats are both marsupials of the order Diprotodontia. The koala's family, Phascolarctidae, is close to the wombat family, Vombatidae because they are both of the sub-order Vombatiformes. Yet koalas and wombats are very different in appearance.
On the other hand, pandas and red pandas may be of the same order (Carnivora), but they are of different sub-orders.
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Which classification has the most similar species?
The classification with the most similar species is the genus, as it groups species that are closely related and share common characteristics..species within the same genus are more closely related to each other than species in different genera.
Is the Hudson Bay wolf closely related to the Arctic fox?
No, they are entirely different species and not closely related.
What is another similar species of the rattlesnake?
Copperheads and cottonmouths are closely related to the rattlesnakes.
Similar species are grouped in a taxonomic category called?
Similar species are grouped in a taxonomic category called a genus. A genus is a group of closely related species that share common characteristics and are more closely related to each other than to species in other genera.
How does homoplasy contribute to the similarity of traits among different species?
Homoplasy, also known as convergent evolution, occurs when different species independently evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures. This can lead to the appearance of trait similarity among species that are not closely related.
What part of a scientific name is the same for similar species?
The Genus name, written before the species name, is similar for related species.
DNA for certain proteins such as cytochrome is more similar in closely related species than it is in species that are less closely related why?
This is because closely related species share a more recent common ancestor, leading to a more recent divergence in their DNA sequences. As species diverge over time, accumulation of genetic mutations cause differences in their DNA. Therefore, closely related species have had less time for genetic mutations to accumulate, resulting in more similar DNA sequences for certain proteins like cytochrome.
Can different species of fish have babies?
They can, but only closely related species can do that naturally (such as some poeciliids).
In which group of organisms are the members more closely associated?
The members of a species are more closely associated compared to individuals of different species within a population. Members of a population are more closely related compared to individuals from different populations within the same species.
What describes closely related species?
Closely related species are species that share a recent common ancestor and have a high degree of genetic similarity. They often have similar physical traits, behaviors, and ecological roles, indicating a close evolutionary relationship.
What is a group of closely related species?
family
Two species that are closely related become increasingly different through?
Divergent evolution
