General Biology II-2.1 Phylogeny and the Tree of Life

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Keywords

analogous| cladogram| homologous| hypothesis| monophyletic| phylogenetic analyses| phylogeny| systematics

Project

c3bc

Authors

Harrington, Courtney

Date Submitted

2014-01-27

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Forsyth Technical Community College

Industry Partner

N/A

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

"This module explains the modern system of classification, how evolutionary relationships are represented in cladograms and phylogenetic trees. It provides definitions for phylogenetics and systematics. This grant product was created by the Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. "

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Biological and Biomedical Sciences (26)

Credit Type

Credential Type

None

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization