1. Which is more closely related, the perch and the salamander or the salamander and the lizard?
How do you know?

2. Which is more closely related, Taxon 1 and Taxon 2 or Taxon 1 and Taxon 3
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3. Which is more closely related, ABC or DE?
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4. Which dinosaur is most closely related to birds?
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5. Which is more closely related, chimpanzees and bonobos or chimpanzees and humans?
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6. Which is more closely related, DE or EF?
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7. What is the heteroptera’s closest relative?
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8. 1. 4.
All of these diagrams can be used to show relationships. Which one do you think is easiest to read and interpret?
Why do you think so? 2. 5. 3. 6.