Exam 4: Chapter 34
The ratio of brain volume to body mass of Homo ergaster is approximately _______.
14 cm^3/kg
Arrange the following taxonomic terms in order from most inclusive (most general) to least inclusive (most specific). 1. apes 2. hominins 3. Homo 4 anthropoids 5. primates 5, 1, 4, 2, 3 5, 2, 1, 4, 3 5, 4, 2, 1, 3 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
5, 4, 1, 2, 3
Which of these statements accurately describes a similarity between sharks and ray-finned fishes? A. They have a lateral line that is sensitive to vibrations. B. A swim bladder helps control buoyancy. C. They are highly maneuverable due to their flexibility. D. They are equally able to exchange gases with the environment while stationary.
A. They have a lateral line that is sensitive to vibrations.
Which of the following chordate groups include(s) humans? Select all that apply. Amniotes Gnathostomes Hominins
Amniotes Gnathostomes Hominins
If a tunicate's pharyngeal gill slits were suddenly blocked, the animal would have trouble _____. A. moving B. respiring and feeding C. respiring D. feeding
B. Respiring and Feeding
The earliest known mineralized structures in vertebrates are associated with _____. A. respiration B. feeding C. defense D. locomotion
B. feeding
Which structure of the amniotic egg most closely surrounds the embryo? A. the yolk sac B. the amnion C. the allantois D. the chorion
B. the amnion
How did the evolution of the jaw contribute to diversification of early vertebrate lineages? A. It was the first stage in the development of a bony skull. B. It allowed for smaller body size. C. It made additional food sources available. D. It increased the surface area for respiration and feeding.
C. It made additional food sources available.
What did the Haikouella, a primitive early chordate fossil, lack that vertebrates have? A. muscle segments along the body B. the mouth structure of a suspension feeder C. a skull D. a well-formed brain E. small eyes
C. a skull
Jaws first occurred in which extant group of fishes? A. ray-finned fishes B. lampreys C. chondrichthyans D. placoderms
C. chondrichthyans
Which of the following is true? Hominids evolved from chimpanzees. Chimpanzees evolved from hominids. Chimpanzees and hominids share a common ancestor. Chimpanzees are hominids.
Chimpanzees and hominids share a common ancestor.
The evolution of similar insulating skin coverings such as fur, hair, and feathers in mammals and birds is a result of _____.
Convergent evolution.
Review 3,5,6,7, 15-26, 28, 34-35, and 37-39 on exam 1
D
Listed below are four adaptations of terrestrial vertebrates. Which is a characteristic only of truly terrestrial animals with no need to return to water at any stage of the life cycle? A. tetrapod locomotion B. hearts with more than two chambers C. lungs D. amniotic eggs E. All of these are essential for a completely terrestrial existence.
D. amniotic eggs
11. What is the meaning of Darwin's expression "descent with modification"?
Descent with modification refers to evolutionary change over time.
Which of the following chordates is most likely to look the LEAST like other chordates? A. embryonic human B. lancelet C. adult human D. larval tunicate E. adult tunicate
E. Adult Tunicate
Which of these would a paleontologist most likely do to determine if a fossil represents a reptile or a mammal? Examine the teeth. Look for the presence of milk-producing glands. Use molecular analysis to look for the protein keratin. Look for the mammalian characteristics of a four-chambered heart and a diaphragm.
Examine the teeth.
True or false? An organism that is radially symmetric has many well-developed head regions. True False
False
On the back of your skull you can feel a small bump, below which is an opening where the spinal cord enters the skull. The location of this opening toward the bottom of the skull is significant in evolutionary biology for what reason? This change was necessary for the increase in size from prosimian forms to anthropoid forms. It provided greater protection for the spinal cord. It allowed for the hominin brain to grow much larger than other primates. It occurred as a result of the change to a bipedal stance.
It occurred as a result of the change to a bipedal stance.
Which group is most closely related to amphibians?
Mammalia and Aves
Which structure can be used for feeding and gas exchange? Pharyngeal gill slit Dorsal nerve cord Endoskeleton Notochord
Pharyngeal gill slit
A key characteristic of modern birds is flight powered by feathered wings. Which of the following pieces of evidence support the hypothesis that the first feathers served a purpose other than flight?
Some feathered theropods were not capable of flight. A rich diversity of theropods with various feather structures and from different ages supports the hypothesis that feathers evolved long before flight.
Which discovery ultimately overturned the prevailing perception that all dinosaurs were large, slow, and lumbering?
The small theropod dinosaur Deinonychus, which had a large sickle-shaped claw on each of its hind limbs
How did the great transition from fish to tetrapod occur?
The transition occurred gradually over time, so there are many intermediate forms
How many species of Hominin coexisted 100,000 years ago?
Three
What kind of habitat did tiktaalik live in?
Tiktaalik lived in a warm, freshwater swamp.
What structure in a placental developing organism is greatly reduced (but not absent) as compared to an amniotic egg? See Section 32.4 (Page 663) .
Yolk sac The placenta replaces the core function of the yolk sac (to provide nutrients to the embryo).
Vertebrates and tunicates share _____.
a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord
Jaws evolved _____. by modification of the skeletal rods that previously supported the anterior pharyngeal gill slits from arthropod jaws from the bony armor of ostracoderms from the rasping tongue by modification of middle ear bones
by modification of the skeletal rods that previously supported the anterior pharyngeal gill slits
Which discovery finally overturned the prevailing perception that all dinosaurs were large, slow, and lumbering? Select one: a. A fossil of Compsognathus, a chicken-sized dinosaur, which was discovered around the same time as Archaeopteryx. b. Pterosaur fossils with hollow bones and wings c. The small theropod dinosaur Deinonychus, which had a large sickle-shaped claw on each of its hindlimbs. d. The fossil of Archaeopteryx, discovered in Germany shortly after the publication of Darwin's On the Origin of Species.
c
Which group's members have had both lungs and gills during their adult lives? lungfishes ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs lancelets sharks, skates, and rays amphibians
lungfishes
Which of the following shared characteristics of living birds and theropod dinosaurs provided support to the hypothesis that birds evolved from dinosaurs?
- Birds and many theropods have a wishbone (or furcula) -Birds and theropods have hollow bones that are strong, but light -Birds and theropods have S-shaped necks -Birds and many theropods have feathers.
Part B - Phylogeny of chordates The phylogenetic tree shown here displays the major clades of chordates. Which statements about the phylogenetic tree are true? Select all that apply. View Available Hint(s) Lancelets and coelacanths are more closely related than are chimaeras and coelacanths. Rays and frogs have vertebrae. Birds and ray-finned fishes have a notochord and jaws. Mammals and turtles are more closely related than are lungfishes and sharks. Hagfishes, lungfishes, and frogs have lobed fins. Organism (c) is a common ancestor of lampreys and lungfishes. Descendants of organism (d) have limbs with digits. Organism (a) is a common ancestor of all chordates.
- Rays and frogs have vertebrae. - Birds and ray-finned fishes have a notochord and jaws. - Mammals and turtles are more closely related than are lungfishes and sharks. - Descendants of organism (d) have limbs with digits. - Organism (a) is a common ancestor of all chordates. (The phylogenetic tree shown above represents the evolutionary relationships between the major clades of chordates. The hatch marks on the tree indicate derived characters shared by all the groups to the right of each mark. For example, all chordates have a notochord, and all mammals produce milk. The phylogenetic tree also shows the degree of relatedness of particular groups of chordates. For example, mammals are more closely related to hagfishes than to lancelets.)
Which of the following chordate groups include(s) humans? Select all that apply. -Amniotes -Hominins -Gnathostomes
-Amniotes -Hominins -Gnathostomes
Which evidence supports the hypothesis that four limbed animals came from fish?
-DNA analysis shows that fish are tetrapods closest relatives - Fish and four limbed animals have very similar embryos -both fish and four limbed animals are vertebrates -The fossil record shows more and more tetrapod like fish before the appearance of tetrapods about 365 million years ago
Which evidence supports the hypothesis that four-limbed animals came from fish?
-DNA analysis shows that fish are tetrapods' closest relatives. -The fossil record shows more and more tetrapod-like fish before the appearance of tetrapods about 365 million years ago. -Both fish and four-limbed animals are vertebrates. -Fish and four-limbed animals have very similar embryos.
Which of the following statements about bird evolution are accurate based on the evidence presented?
-Feathers may have originally evolved for insulation. -Feathers may have originally evolved for interspecies communication and display. Evidence from theropods and living birds suggests that early feathers may have served functions in insulation, communication, and/or display and were later co-opted for flight.
Tiktaalik had a combination of fishlike and tetrapod-like characteristics. Which were the tetrapod-like characteristics?
-Flat head with eyes on top - interlocking ribs -a neck Tiktaalik had characteristics of both fish (scales, fins, and fin rays) and tetrapods (flat head, eyes on top, strong interlocking ribs, and a neck). These characteristics would have enabled it to survive both in and out of water, like amphibians and reptiles today.
The 150-million-year-old Archaeopteryx fossil has birdlike features such as feathered wings, but it also has characteristics that we associate with living reptiles. Which of the following are considered reptilian characteristics of Archaeopteryx?
-Long, bony tail -claws on the ends of each digit in the "hands" -teeth in the jaws
Why have we NOT found examples in the fossil record of every animal that ever lived on earth?
-Many fossils remain buried. We can only find them when they are exposed by erosion or excavation -To become a fossil, an animal must be quickly and completely buried in ash or sediment before it has a chance to decompose. -To become a fossil, an animal must remain buried for thousands or millions of years until it (and the layer around it) turns to rock Incredibly few of the organisms that live in any particular time become fossils. Though the fossil record shows a remarkable diversity of organisms, they are likely only a fraction of those that lived in past environments.
Why have we NOT found examples in the fossil record of every animal that ever lived on Earth?
-To become a fossil, an animal must remain buried for thousands or millions of years until it (and the layer around it) turns to rock. -Many fossils remain buried. We can only find them when they are exposed by erosion or excavation. -To become a fossil, an animal must be quickly and completely buried in ash or sediment before it has a chance to decompose.
Which of the following is a tetrapod?
-a mammal -an amphibian -a reptile -a bird -a fish Everything except for fish.
Tiktaalik had a combination of fishlike and tetrapod-like characteristics. Which were the tetrapod-like characteristics?
-a neck -interlocking ribs -flat head with eyes on top
Chordates, members of the phylum Chordata, are part of the clade Deuterostomia. Chordates include the vertebrates (animals that have a vertebral column, or backbone) as well as three groups of invertebrates.
.....
How many of the following statements about craniates is (are) correct? 1. Craniates are more highly cephalized than are noncraniate chordates. 2. Craniates' genomic evolution includes duplication of clusters of genes that code for transcription factors. 3. The craniate clade is synonymous with the vertebrate clade. 4. Pharyngeal slits that play a major role in gas exchange originated in craniates. 5. The two-chambered heart originated with the early craniates. only 1 is correct 1 and 5 are correct 2, 3, and 5 are correct 1, 2, 4, and 5 are correct all 5 options are correct
1, 2, 4, and 5 are correct
The Hardy-Weinberg equation p2+2pq+q2=... and stands for the... frequencies in a population. 2,allele 1,allele 1,genotype 2,genotype
1,genotype
5. The body mass of the chimpanzee is approximately _______ kg greater than the body mass of Australopithecus afarensis.
10
The body mass of the chimpanzee is approximately _______kg greater than the body mass of Australopithecus afarensis.
10
The body mass of the chimpanzee is approximately _______kg greater than the body mass of Australopithecus afarensis. 5 10 20 30
10
6. The ratio of brain volume to body mass of Homo ergaster is approximately ________.
14cm^3/kg
During chordate evolution, what is the sequence (from earliest to most recent) in which the following structures arose? 1. amniotic egg 2. paired fins 3. jaws 4. swim bladder 5. four-chambered heart 2, 1, 4, 3, 5 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 1, 5 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Plant species A has a diploid number of 12 . Plant species B has a diploid number of 16. A new species C arises as an allopolyploid from A and B. the diploid number for species C would probably be... 28 14 12 16 56
28
7. The brain volume of Homo sapiens is approximately ______ times as large as the brain volume of Australopithecus afarensis.
3
The brain volume of Homo sapiens is approximately _____ times as large as the brain volume of Australopithecus afarensis.
3
The brain volume of Homo sapiens is approximately _____ times as large as the brain volume of Australopithecus afarensis. 1.5 3 4 5.5
3
Research confirms that Neanderthal DNA makes up about ____ of the modern human genome. 1% 4% 10% 25%
4%
Suppose 51% of a remote mountain village can taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) and must, therefore, have at least one copy of the dominant PTC taster allele. Only individuals with at least one copy of the dominant allele can taste PTC. If this population conforms to Hardy-Weinberg expectations for this gene, what percentage of the population must be heterozygous for this trait? 16% 42% 50% 49% 26%
42%
Biological fitness is best defined as _____. A. The relative ability of an individual to produce offspring that survive and reproduce. B. Variability in the population for a trait that increases survival. C. Similar reproductive success among individuals in a population. D. A heritable trait that increases the match of an individual to its environment. E. Competition among individuals for resources that allow them to have more offspring.
A
Similar gill pouches in embryos of a chick, human, and cat are an example of _____. A. developmental homology B. the inheritance of acquired characteristics C. genetic homology D. structural homology
A
Which of the following characteristics is shared by a hagfish and a lamprey? A. a well-developed notochord B. a rasping tongue C. paired fins D. jaws
A. a well-developed notochord
Which of the following characteristics evolved independently in mammals and birds? A. endothermy B. jaws C. amniotic eggs D. bone
A. endothermy
Which of the following statements about the geographic distribution of marsupials is accurate? A. they occur in Australia and the Americas B. they occur only in Africa C. they occur on all continents except Antarctica D. they occur only in Australia and New Guinea
A. they occur in Australia and the Americas
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic feature of the Chordata? A. vertebrae B. a hollow dorsal nerve cord C. notochord D. a muscular, post-anal tail E. pharyngeal slits or clefts
A. vertebrae
What does the biological species concept use as the primary criterion for determining species boundaries? Morphological similarity Niche differences Geographic isolation Ability to successfully interbreed Molecular (DNA, RNA, protein) similarity
Ability to successfully interbreed, See powerpoint 6 Page 5
Because it uses it for protection, the African crested rat is dependent on which of the following? Venus flytrap Anopheles mosquito Acokanthera tree Fire ant
Acokanthera tree
Except for modern ethnic groups in ______, the majority of humans appear to have traces of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. America Europe Asia Africa
Africa
You are a paleoanthropologist studying early hominid evolution. Which of the following continents would be best for you do conduct your research? South America Africa Australia North America
Africa
Which of the following statements about deuterostomes is false? All deuterostomes exhibit radial symmetry in their bodies. All deuterostomes are triploblastic and have three tissue layers. All deuterostomes have a coelom. All deuterostomes have a similar pattern of early embryonic development.
All deuterostomes exhibit radial symmetry in their bodies.
Which of the following statements about deuterostomes is false? All deuterostomes exhibit radial symmetry in their bodies. All deuterostomes are triploblastic and have three tissue layers. All deuterostomes have a coelom. All deuterostomes have a similar pattern of early embryonic development.
All deuterostomes exhibit radial symmetry in their bodies. (This statement is false; in the deuterostome lineage, only adult echinoderms exhibit radial symmetry.)
Which of the following can be found in vertebrates but NOT in lancelets and tunicates? two or more clusters of Hox genes duplications of genes that produce signaling molecules and transcription factors neural crest All of the listed responses are correct. None of the listed responses is correct.
All of the listed responses are correct.
Recall the ant navigation experiment about how ants determine how far they are from the nest. In order to run a controlled experiment, what parameters were held constant for the test group of 75 ants? stride number stride number, leg length, and environmental temp all variables except leg length leg length
All variables except leg length
14. Which of the following statements supports the conclusion that the common ancestor of modern chimps and modern humans lived around 7 million years ago?
Analysis of modern human and modern chimpanzee protein and DNA sequences suggests that their lineages diverged about 7 million years ago.
Which of the following statements supports the conclusion that the common ancestor of modern chimps and modern humans lived around 7 million years ago? Scientists estimate that it would take about 7 million years for chimps to evolve into humans. Analysis of modern human and modern chimpanzee protein and DNA sequences suggests that their lineages diverged about 7 million years ago. Stone tools have been found that date back about 7 million years. Scientists estimate that it takes about 2.5 million years for brains to double in volume, so it would take about 7 million years to go from 300 cc (early hominid brain size) to 1500 cc (modern human brain size).
Analysis of modern human and modern chimpanzee protein and DNA sequences suggests that their lineages diverged about 7 million years ago.
17. What did scientist learn from other fossils found in the same sediment layer as Ardi?
Ardi lived in a woodland habitat
What did scientists learn from other fossils found in the same sediment layer as Ardi? Ardi lived in a woodland habitat Ardi raised livestock and domesticated crops Ardi lived in an open grassland habitat Ardi and Lucy lived at the same time
Ardi lived in a woodland habitat
Which of the following statements about human evolution is correct? The upright posture and enlarged brain of humans evolved simultaneously. Human ancestors were virtually identical to extant chimpanzees. Human evolution has occurred within an unbranched lineage. Fossil evidence indicates that tool use preceded bipedalism in the hominin lineage. At most times during hominin evolution, more than one species of hominin have existed concurrently
At most times during hominin evolution, more than one species of hominin have existed concurrently
4. Which species of hominin had a brain volume closest to the brain volume of the chimpanzee?
Australopithecus afarensis
Which species of hominin had a brain volume closest to the brain volume of the chimpanzee?
Australopithecus afarensis
Which species of hominin had a brain volume closest to the brain volume of the chimpanzee? Homo ergaster Homo habilis Paranthropus boisei Australopithecus afarensis
Australopithecus afarensis
You are a paleoanthropologist. You uncover the skull of a hominid estimated to be 3.3 million years old. Which of the following would be best for you to initially compare it to? Australopithicus afarensis Australopithicus deyiremeda Australopithicus prometheus Neanderthals
Australopithicus afarensis
Male frogs give calls that attract female frogs to approach and mate. Researchers examined mating calls of closely related tree frogs in South America. If reinforcement is occurring, what would you expect if you compare the calls of the two species in zones of sympatry versus zones of allopatry? A. Calls would be equally similar in both areas B. Calls would be more different in areas of sympatry. C. Calls would be more similar in areas of sympatry D. None
B. Calls would be more different in areas of sympatry. Allopatric speciation is speciation that results when a population is separated by a physical barrier. ... Sympatric speciation is speciation that occurs without physical separation of members of the population.
It is believed that the coelacanths and lungfish represent a crucial link between other fishes and tetrapods. What is the major feature in these fish in support of this hypothesis? A. Like amphibians, they are tied to the water for reproduction. B. Their fins have skeletal and muscular structures similar to amphibian limbs. C. They have lungs and are able to breathe air when water is scarce. D. They have highly evolved nervous and circulatory systems.
B. Their fins have skeletal and muscular structures similar to amphibian limbs.
Which of these might have been observed in the common ancestor of chondrichthyans and osteichthyans? A. a spiral valve intestine B. a mineralized, bony skeleton C. a swim bladder D. opercula
B. a mineralized, bony skeleton
Vertebrates and tunicates share _____. A. the formation of structures from the neural crest B. a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord C. a high degree of cephalization D. jaws adapted for feeding
B. a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord
The diagnostic feature of Chondrichthyes is _____. A. jaws B. an endoskeleton of calcified cartilage C. a swim bladder D. a streamlined, torpedo-shaped body E. a lateral line system
B. an endoskeleton of calcified cartilage
Mammals and birds eat more often than reptiles. Which of the following traits shared by mammals and birds best explains this habit? A. amniotic egg B. endothermy C. terrestrial habitat D. ectothermy
B. endothermy
Arrange these groups in order from most inclusive (most general) to least inclusive (most specific). A. osteichthyans, gnathostomes, lobe-fins, tetrapods, amphibians B. gnathostomes, osteichthyans, lobe-fins, tetrapods, amphibians C. gnathostomes, osteichthyans, tetrapods, lobe-fins, amphibians D. osteichthyans, gnathostomes, amphibians, tetrapods, lobe-fins
B. gnathostomes, osteichthyans, lobe-fins, tetrapods, amphibians
Fossils of the earliest tetrapods should _____. A. feature the earliest indications of the appearance of jaws B. indicate limited adaptation to life on land C. show evidence of internal fertilization D. show evidence of having produced shelled eggs
B. indicate limited adaptation to life on land
Primate evolution and behavior, such as hunting skills, have been directed in part by the development of depth perception. What anatomical change made depth perception possible? A. the formation of compound eyes B. location of the eyes at the front of the head C. a larger brain D. diurnal activity
B. location of the eyes at the front of the head
Neural crest cells appear on the edges of the neural tube and spread throughout the embryo, giving rise to all of the following structures except __________. A. several types of neurons B. pharyngeal slits (or clefts) of invertebrate chordates C. sensory capsules in which eyes and other sense organs develop D. some of the bones and cartilage of the skull E. teeth
B. pharyngeal slits (or clefts) of invertebrate chordates
Darwin and Wallace's theory of evolution by natural section was revolutionary because it A) was the first theory to refute the ideas of special creation B) proved that individuals acclimated to their environment over time C) dismissed the idea that species are constant and emphasized the importance of variation and change in populations D) was the first time a biologist had proposed that species changed through time
C
Which of the following is a fitness trade-off (compromise)? A. In some hornbill species, the male helps seal the female in a tree with her nest until the young are ready to fledge B. Hummingbirds are the best pollinators of certain flowers, but bees are the best pollinators for orchids C. Turtle shells provide protection but are heavy and burden some when moving D. The strong, thick beak of a woodpecker helps it find insects in trees
C, Turtle shells provide protection but are heavy and burden some when moving
A team of researchers has developed a poison that has proven effective against lamprey larvae in freshwater cultures. The poison is ingested and causes paralysis by detaching segmental muscles from the skeletal structures. The team wants to test the poison's effectiveness in streams flowing into Lake Michigan, but one critic worries about potential effects on lancelets, which are similar to lampreys in many ways. Why is this concern misplaced? A. Lamprey larvae and lancelets have very different feeding mechanisms. B. Lancelets do not have segmental muscles. C. Lancelets live only in saltwater environments. D. Lancelets and lamprey larvae eat different kinds of food.
C. Lancelets live only in saltwater environments.
Guppies are a common aquarium fish. They have internal fertilization, and females give birth to young that can swim immediately. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Guppies reproduce by producing swimming young because they are related to marsupials. B. Most fish reproduce like guppies. C. Most fish reproduce by laying eggs. D. Most fish produce amniote eggs.
C. Most fish reproduce by laying eggs.
Which of the following is a characteristic of all chordates at some point during their life cycle? A. four-chambered heart B. vertebrae C. post-anal tail D. jaws
C. Post-anal tail
Which of the following represents the strongest evidence that two of the three middle ear bones of mammals are homologous to certain reptilian jawbones? A. They are similar in size to the reptilian jawbones. B. The mammalian jaw has fewer bones than does the reptilian jaw. C. These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos. D. They are similar in shape to the reptilian jawbones.
C. These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos.
The evolution of similar insulating skin coverings such as fur, hair, and feathers in mammals and birds is a result of _____. A. evolutionary divergence B. homology C. convergent evolution D. shared ancestry
C. convergent evolution
Birds are descended from species that laid eggs in water. It could be argued that embryos of birds still develop in water because ________. A. the shell keeps the embryo from drying out B. the amnion protect the embryo in the same way that a seed coat protects plant embryos of flowering plants C. the amnion encases each embryo in water D. the chorion, allantois, and yolk sac provide embryos with nutrients and waste disposal
C. the amnion encases each embryo in water
Which of these characteristics contributed the most to vertebrate success in relatively dry environments? A. the ability to maintain a constant body temperature B. a four-chambered heart C. the shelled, amniotic egg D. two pairs of appendages
C. the shelled, amniotic egg
Which of these are amniotes? A. lungfish B. amphibians C. turtles D. fishes
C. turtles
If an animal has segments, bilateral symmetry, pharyngeal clefts, a post-anal tail, and deuterostomic development, it must be a member of the __________. Annelida Arthropoda Chordata Mollusca Platyhelminthes
Chordata
Identify the correct statement(s) about animal classification. Select all that apply. Craniates have a head and neural crest cells. Reptiles can be defined as ectothermic amniotes. Animals have a cranium, fur, and mammary glands.
Craniates have a head and neural crest cells.
Identify the correct statement(s) about animal classification. Select all that apply. Craniates have a head and neural crest cells. Reptiles can be defined as ectothermic amniotes. Animals have a cranium, fur, and mammary glands.
Craniates have a head and neural crest cells.
At the end of which period did most dinosaurs and pterosaurs become extinct? Ordovician Devonian Cretaceous Triassic Permian
Cretaceous
What is believed to be the most significant result of the evolution of the amniotic egg? A. Newborns are much less dependent on their parents. B. Tetrapods can now function with just lungs. C. Embryos are protected from predators. D. Tetrapods are no longer tied to the water for reproduction.
D. Tetrapods are no longer tied to the water for reproduction.
Most members of which of the following groups are most closely associated with a wet or moist environment? A. pterosaurs B. birds C. mammals D. amphibians E. dinosaurs
D. amphibians
Suppose, while out camping in a forest, you found a chordate with a long, slender, limbless body slithering across the ground near your tent. This critter could be ________. A. a mammal B. a lamprey C. a skate D. an amphibian
D. an amphibian
Which of the following are the only extant animals that descended directly from dinosaurs? A. lizards B. tuataras C. crocodiles D. birds
D. birds
Unlike eutherians, both monotremes and marsupials _____. A. are found in Australia and Africa B. lay eggs C. lack nipples D. have some embryonic development outside the uterus
D. have some embryonic development outside the uterus
There are three major groups of mammals, categorized on the basis of their _____. A. size B. habitat C. method of locomotion D. method of reproduction E. presence or absence of hair
D. method of reproduction
The phylogenetic tree shown here displays the major clades of chordates. Which statements about the phylogenetic tree are true? Select all that apply. Descendants of organism (d) have legs. Birds and ray-finned fishes have a notochord and jaws. Rays and frogs have a vertebral column. Lancelets and coelacanths are more closely related than are chimaeras and coelacanths. Organism (a) is a common ancestor of all chordates. Hagfishes, lungfishes, and frogs have lobed fins. Organism (c) is a common ancestor of lampreys and lungfishes. Mammals and turtles are more closely related than are lungfishes and sharks.
Descendants of organism (d) have legs. Birds and ray-finned fishes have a notochord and jaws. Rays and frogs have a vertebral column. Organism (a) is a common ancestor of all chordates. Mammals and turtles are more closely related than are lungfishes and sharks.
What is the significance of the evolution of Hox gene clusters during vertebrate evolution?
Duplication of Hox genes made increased morphological complexity possible.
What is the significance of the evolution of Hox gene clusters during vertebrate evolution? Novel Hox genes coded for novel vertebrate features, such as jaws, limbs, and large brains. Duplication of Hox genes made increased morphological complexity possible. Duplicate Hox genes triggered the formation of neural crest cells and allowed them to disperse throughout the body, forming a variety of structures.
Duplication of Hox genes made increased morphological complexity possible.
What is the significance of the evolution of Hox gene clusters during vertebrate evolution? -Duplication of Hox genes made increased morphological complexity possible. -Duplicate Hox genes triggered the formation of neural crest cells and allowed them to disperse throughout the body, forming a variety of structures. -Novel Hox genes coded for novel vertebrate features, such as jaws, limbs, and large brains.
Duplication of Hox genes made increased morphological complexity possible. -As a result of gene duplication, craniates possess two or more sets of Hox genes (lancelets and tunicates have only one). Other important families of genes that produce signaling molecules and transcription factors are also duplicated in craniates. The additional genetic complexity due to duplication of Hox genes may have made it possible for craniates to develop more complex morphologies than those of lancelets and tunicates. Read about Hox gene clusters as derived characters of craniates.
Jaws evolved _____. A. from the bony armor of ostracoderms B. from arthropod jaws C. by modification of middle ear bones D. from the rasping tongue E. by modification of the skeletal rods that previously supported the anterior pharyngeal gill slits
E. by modification of the skeletal rods that previously supported the anterior pharyngeal gill slits
Which of the following is true? It is unknown as to whether or not early hominids used tools. Early hominids used tools. Early hominids did not use tools. The definition of tool is too variable to apply to hominids.
Early hominids used tools.
Which of the following animal groups is entirely aquatic? -Platyhelminthes -Crustacea -Echinodermata -Nematoda -Mollusca
Echinodermata
Mammals and birds eat more often than reptiles. Which of the following traits shared by mammals and birds best explains this habit?
Endothermy
Which of these would a paleontologist be most likely to do in order to determine whether a fossil represents a reptile or a mammal? Use molecular analysis to look for the protein keratin. Examine the teeth. Look for the mammalian characteristics of a four-chambered heart and a diaphragm. Look for the presence of milk-producing glands. Because mammals are eutherians, look for evidence of a placenta.
Examine the teeth.
Which structure is not an innovation that occurred during vertebrate diversification? Amniotic egg Bone Jaws Exoskeleton
Exoskeleton
Which structure is not an innovation that occurred during vertebrate diversification? Jaws Exoskeleton Bone Amniotic egg
Exoskeleton (Exoskeletons are present in groups other than the vertebrates, including some in the protostome lineage.)
True or false? An organism that is radially symmetric has many well-developed head regions. True False
False (An organism that is radially symmetric does not have a well-developed head region.)
Select the vertebrate taxon or taxa whose origin(s) involved duplication of Hox genes. Select all that apply. Gnathostomes Craniates The genus Homo
Gnathostomes Craniates
Which of these species was the first to have been adapted for long-distance bipedalism? H. sapiens H. erectus H. habilis H. ergaster Australopithecus garhi
H. ergaster
Unlike eutherians, both monotremes and marsupials _____.
Have some embryonic development outside the mother's uterus.
Humans are _______.
Homo sapien ( Humans are classified as Homo sapiens.)
Humans are _____.
Homo sapiens
Humans are _______. Australopithecus Homo erectus Ardipithecus Homo sapiens Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Humans are _______. Australopithecus Homo erectus Ardipithecus Homo sapiens Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Which of the following statements describing hominin evolution is/are correct Select all that apply. -Hominin species began to walk on two legs in order to free their hands to use tools. -Homo sapiens is the only surviving member of a highly branched evolutionary tree of hominin species. -The first hominin species evolved from chimpanzees.
Homo sapiens is the only surviving member of a highly branched evolutionary tree of hominin species.
Which of the following statements describing hominin evolution is/are correct Select all that apply. The first hominin species evolved from chimpanzees. Homo sapiens is the only surviving member of a highly branched evolutionary tree of hominin species. Hominin species began to walk on two legs in order to free their hands to use tools.
Homo sapiens is the only surviving member of a highly branched evolutionary tree of hominin species.
At least one of these has been found in all species of eumetazoan animals studied thus far. Otx Dlx Hox FOXP2 more than one of these
Hox
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding human evolution? Select all that apply. In the latest phase of human evolution, there has been a greater reliance on culture. Once bipedality, tool use, and larger brains evolved in humans, humans stopped evolving. The first humans evolved in Africa. The fossil record contains creatures with features that are intermediate between those of modern humans and quadrupedal apes.
In the latest phase of human evolution, there has been a greater reliance on culture. The first humans evolved in Africa. The fossil record contains creatures with features that are intermediate between those of modern humans and quadrupedal apes.
How did Dr. Jack Horner's discovery of dinosaur nesting grounds support the hypothesis that birds evolved from a group of dinosaurs?
It provided evidence that dinosaurs raised and cared for their young in colonies like many birds. Dr.Horner's discovery of "Egg Mountain" in Montana led to the conclusion that some dinosaurs returned annually to nesting grounds, brooded, and cared for their young − all behaviors associated with birds.
Part C - Lancelets and tunicates Lancelets and tunicates are two groups of chordates. Classify each statement as applying to lancelets, tunicates, both lancelets and tunicates, or neither. Drag each item to the appropriate bin. View Available Hint(s) Lancelets, Tunicates, Both, or Neither •adults swim using the vertebral column •most chordate characters not present in adults •in adults, water enters through one siphon and leaves through another •adults feed with the aid of pharyngeal slits neither •adults bury themselves into the sediment of the sea floor •larvae swim using the notochord, but adults may be sessile •all chordate characters present in adults •adults swim by the contraction of a series of muscles along the notochord
Lancelets •all chordate characters present in adults •adults swim by the contraction of a series of muscles along the notochord •adults bury themselves into the sediment of the sea floor Tunicates •in adults, water enters through one siphon and leaves through another •most chordate characters not present in adults •larvae swim using the notochord, but adults may be sessile Both •adults feed with the aid of pharyngeal slits Neither •adults swim using the vertebral column (Tunicates and lancelets are two groups of chordates. Both possess the four derived characters of chordates during their development. However, whereas adult lancelets retain all four of these characters, adult tunicates retain only one (pharyngeal slits). Lancelets swim by contracting a series of muscles located along the side of the notochord, which results in a motion similar to the swimming motion of fishes. Larval tunicates are mobile, using their tail muscles and notochord to propel themselves through the water; adult tunicates are sessile or float with the current. Adult lancelets and tunicates use their pharyngeal slits to filter suspended food particles from the water.)
2. Generation-to-generation change in the allele frequencies in a population is _______.
Microevolution
Which of the following character is most commonly used to construct modern phylogenies? morphological molecular (DNA sequence) habitat type behavioral
Molecular (DNA sequence)
Which of these are amniotes? fishes placental mammals amphibians egg-laying mammals More than one of these is correct.
More than one of these is correct.
Which of the following is true regarding poisonous mammals? Most poisonous mammals make their own toxins. A truly poisonous mammal does not exist. Most poisonous mammals use poisons to kill prey. Most poisonous mammals procure toxins from other sources.
Most poisonous mammals procure toxins from other sources.
The ultimate source of all genetic variation is... gene flow mutation founder effect natural selection
Mutation
1. Which of the following are causes of evolutionary change?
Natural Selection Mutation Gene Flow Genetic Drift
You are a traditional linguist. Where do you think the first proto-Indo-European speakers lived? Along the Mediterranean coast. Southern Africa. Near the Black Sea. Northern tip of China.
Near the Black Sea.
Which of these primate groups lives in trees in Central and South America and have nostrils that are wide open and far apart? hominids apes New World monkeys anthropoids Old World monkeys
New World monkeys
Which of these primate groups lives in trees in Central and South America and have nostrils that are wide open and far apart?
New World monkeys (the Western Hemisphere is also known as the New World)
Which of these primate groups lives in trees in Central and South America and have nostrils that are wide open and far apart?
New World monkeys ( You might recall that the Western Hemisphere is also referred to as the New World.)
Internal fertilization, a leathery amniotic egg, and skin that resists drying are characteristics of ________.
Non-bird reptiles
You are an anthropologist interested in language and its origins. You wish to learn more about Tocharian by visiting those who speak it today. Where should you go? Northwest China Central Greece Western Iran The Ivory Coast
Northwest China
Part A - Derived characters of chordatesPart complete All chordates share a set of derived characters during at least some part of their life. Drag the labels to their correct locations on the diagram of chordate characters below. Use blue labels for blue targets and pink labels for pink targets. (Or match the following) notochord pharyngeal clefts pharyngeal slits dorsal, hollow nerve cord muscular, post-anal tail ---------------------------- may develop into gill slits may develop into the brain and spinal cord may be associated with a jointed skeleton may develop into parts of the ear may be used to propel some species in water
Notochord - a flexible rod that runs along the anterior-posterior axis = may be associated with a jointed skeleton Pharyngeal clefts - grooves that separate pouches along the side of the pharynx = may develop into parts of the ear Pharyngeal slits - openings to the outside of the body along the side of the pharynx = may develop into gill slits Dorsal, hollow nerve cord - a bundle of nervous tissue running the length of the body = may develop into the brain and spinal cord Muscular post anal tail - a structure that contains muscles and extends past the anus = may be used to propel some species in water (All chordate embryos exhibit four derived characters: a notochord; a dorsal, hollow nerve cord; a muscular, post-anal tail; and pharyngeal slits or clefts. In many chordates, these characters develop into different structures or are reduced in form as the animal continues its development. For example, the pharyngeal slits develop into gill slits in aquatic vertebrates, and a jointed skeleton forms around a reduced notochord in most vertebrates.)
Which structure can be used for feeding and gas exchange? Pharyngeal gill slit Dorsal nerve cord Endoskeleton Notochord
Pharyngeal gill slit (A pharyngeal gill slit is an opening into the throat that can be used for feeding and gas exchange.)
Most causes of speciation are relatively slow, in that they may take many generations to see changes with the exception of... colonization polyploidy natural selection reinforcement
Polyploidy Definition: cells and organisms are those containing more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes. Most species whose cells have nuclei (eukaryotes) are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes—one set inherited from each parent.
_____ are the oldest known primate group.
Prosimians
_____ are the oldest known primate group. Apes Prosimians Anthropoids Hominids Monkeys
Prosimians
_____ are the oldest known primate group.
Prosimians ( Prosimian fossils date back to the end of the dinosaurs.)
Which character would allow you to identify something as an echinoderm and not a chordate? See Section 32.4 (Page 663) .
Radial Symmetry
Which of the pairs of plant structures below are homologous? There are none here oak tree root and leaf rose bush leaf and oak tree leaf rose bush stem and flower
Rose bush leaf and oak tree leaf
What evidence suggests that vertebrates are more closely related to echinoderms than are any other invertebrate phyla? -Shared patterns of development -Shared DNA sequences -Shared morphology
Shared DNA sequences -The clade Deuterostomia comprising chordates (including vertebrates) and echinoderms is defined primarily by DNA similarities. Read about deuterostomes.
Which of the following statements about vertebrates is true? All vertebrates have jaws with which to catch their prey. Birds are more related to mammals than to dinosaurs. The development of more efficient surfaces for gas exchange in reptiles stimulated expansion into terrestrial habitats. The development of an amniotic egg and internal fertilization allowed vertebrates to reproduce away from water.
The development of an amniotic egg and internal fertilization allowed vertebrates to reproduce away from water.
Which of the following statements about vertebrates is true? All vertebrates have jaws with which to catch their prey. The development of more efficient surfaces for gas exchange in reptiles stimulated expansion into terrestrial habitats. The development of an amniotic egg and internal fertilization allowed vertebrates to reproduce away from water. Birds are more related to mammals than to dinosaurs.
The development of an amniotic egg and internal fertilization allowed vertebrates to reproduce away from water. (Reptiles and their descendants reproduce on land via an amniotic egg, which prevents the embryo from drying out.)
Which of the following discoveries would likely have the most influence on the recent statistical analysis of language? The discovery of the date of a language split. The discovery of a new sharp-edged tool. The discovery of a new set of cave paintings. The discovery of an entombment ritual.
The discovery of the date of a language split.
Why was the discovery of organisms, such as Archaeopteryx, that have a mix of traits usually associated with two different groups considered validation of Darwin's theory of evolution?
The discovery provided evidence that species descend with modification from other species. Intermediate forms such as Archaeopteryx support the hypothesis, because they have features of the descendant species in addition to the features of the ancestral species, suggesting that the descendant features were gained before the ancestral features were lost.
18. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding human evolution?
The fossil record contains creatures with features that are intermediate between those of modern humans and quadrupedal apes The first humans evolved in Africa In the latest phase of human evolution, there as been a greater reliance on culture
Which of the following is true? The genus Homo evolved into the genus Australopithicus. The genus Australopithicus evolved into the genus Homo. The genus Homo and the genus Australopithicus contain the same species. The genus Homo and the genus Australopithicus co-evolved.
The genus Australopithicus evolved into the genus Homo.
Which characteristics define a chordate? The presence of four specific morphological traits The development of an anus from the blastopore The ability to live on land The presence of a well-developed circulatory system
The presence of four specific morphological traits
Which characteristics define a chordate? The ability to live on land The presence of four specific morphological traits The presence of a well-developed circulatory system The development of an anus from the blastopore
The presence of four specific morphological traits (Chordates are defined by the presence of four morphological traits: a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits, and a tail behind the anus.)
13. Louis and Mary Leakey found two different fossil hominid skulls at Olduvai. Which of the following statements about the skulls is true?
The second skull represented a species more closely related modern humans than the first skull's species.
Louis and Mary Leakey found two different fossil hominid skulls at Olduvai. Which of the following statements about the skulls is true? The second skull was that of a species that could walk upright, and the first one was not. Both skulls belonged to the "the toolmaker" species that the Leakeys had been searching for. The first skull they found was several million years older than the second skull. The second skull represented a species more closely related to modern humans than the first skull's species.
The second skull represented a species more closely related to modern humans than the first skull's species.
How did the great transition from fish to tetrapod occur?
The transition occurred gradually over time, so there are many intermediate forms Most major evolutionary changes, like the evolution of birds from dinosaurs or tetrapods from fish, are products of many small evolutionary steps. Over millions of years, these steps leave behind a series of transitional fossils.
Which characteristic distinguishes echinoderms from the other two deuterostome lineages? Their body plan Their ability to move The presence of an endoskeleton Their habitat
Their body plan
Which characteristic distinguishes echinoderms from the other two deuterostome lineages? Their ability to move Their body plan The presence of an endoskeleton Their habitat
Their body plan (Echinoderms exhibit a unique body plan characterized by an endoskeleton and a water vascular system.)
Which of the following represents the strongest evidence that two of the three middle ear bones of mammals are homologous to certain reptilian jawbones? The mammalian jaw has fewer bones than does the reptilian jaw. Mammals can hear better than reptiles. They are similar in shape to the reptilian jawbones. They are similar in size to the reptilian jawbones. These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos.
These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos.
Which of the following represents the strongest evidence that two of the three middle ear bones of mammals are homologous to certain reptilian jawbones? They are similar in shape to the reptilian jawbones. The mammalian jaw has fewer bones than does the reptilian jaw. These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos. They are similar in size to the reptilian jawbones.
These bones can be observed to move from the developing jaw to the developing middle ear in mammalian embryos.
Why did Shubin and Daeschler search in the Canadian arctic for fossil evidence of the transition from fish to tetrapods?
They hypothesized that the transitional fossils were in sedimentary rocks older than 365 million years ago, when the first tetrapods appear in the fossil record Shubin and Daeschler searched the Canadian arctic because it has rocks of the right age and type to hold transitional fossils.
Why did Shubin and Daeschler search in the Canadian arctic for fossil evidence of the transition from fish to tetrapods?
They hypothesized that the transitional fossils were in sedimentary rocks older than 365 million years ago, when the first tetrapods appear in the fossil record.
What should be true of fossils of the earliest tetrapods? They should be transitional forms with the fossils of chondrichthyans that lived at the same time. They should feature the earliest indications of the appearance of jaws. They should show evidence of internal fertilization. They should show evidence of having produced shelled eggs. They should indicate limited adaptation to life on land.
They should indicate limited adaptation to life on land.
What kind of habitat did tiktaalik live in? (tiktaalik: a monospecific genus of extinct sarcopterygian (lobe-finned fish) from the late Devonian period, about 375 MYA (million years ago))
Tiktaalik lived in a warm, freshwater swamp. When tiktaalik lived and became fossilized, its location was closer to Earth's equator, where warm, freshwater habitats were abundant. Over time, continental drift moved the pieces of Earth's crust (and all the fossils in the rocks above them) to different locations.
You are a field researcher and you observe a group of Capuchin monkeys rolling on a nest of carpenter ants. Why are they doing this? For protection from the sun. To attract mates. To keep insects away. To ward off predatory cats.
To keep insects away.
What is a transitional fossil?
Transitional fossils have features that are intermediate between ancestors and descendants Species descend from other species. The fossil record includes fossils of animals with features that are intermediate, or transitional, between those of earlier and later species.
What is a transitional fossil?
Transitional fossils have features that are intermediate between ancestors and descendants.
Despite having a body mass similar to that of Homo sapiens, Homo neanderthalensis had a larger brain volume.
True/supported
The ratio of brain volume to body mass of Homo sapiens is larger than that of Homo ergaster.
True/supported
The most ancient branch point in animal phylogeny is that between having -radial and bilateral symmetry. -a body cavity and no body cavity. -true tissues and no tissues. -a well-defined head and no head.
a body cavity and no body cavity.
15. Which of the following anatomical features of the 3.2 million year old Australopithecus fossil known as "Lucy" suggest she was a bipedal hominid?
a much shorter hip bone that is broader from front to back and wraps around the side
Which of the following anatomical features of the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil known as "Lucy" suggest she was a bipedal hominid? a hairless face the absence of a prehensile tail a much shorter hip bone that is broader from front to back and wraps around the side a large brain
a much shorter hip bone that is broader from front to back and wraps around the side
Vertebrates and tunicates share jaws adapted for feeding. a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord. an endoskeleton that includes a skull. a high degree of cephalization. the formation of structures from the neural crest.
a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord.
Which of the following is a tetrapod?
a reptile a bird a mammal an amphibian
Which of these might have been observed in the common ancestor of chondrichthyans and osteichthyans? a mineralized, bony skeleton bony fin rays opercula a swim bladder a spiral valve intestine
a spiral valve intestine
Which of the following could be considered the most recent common ancestor of living tetrapods?
a sturdy-finned, shallow-water lobe-fin whose appendages had skeletal supports similar to those of terrestrial vertebrates
Which of the following could be considered the most recent common ancestor of living tetrapods? a sturdy-finned, shallow-water lobe-fin whose appendages had skeletal supports similar to those of terrestrial vertebrates a salamander that had legs supported by a bony skeleton but moved with the side-to-side bending typical of fishes an armored, jawed placoderm with two pairs of appendages an early terrestrial caecilian whose legless condition had evolved secondarily an early ray-finned fish that developed bony skeletal supports in its paired fins
a sturdy-finned, shallow-water lobe-fin whose appendages had skeletal supports similar to those of terrestrial vertebrates
When Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species, no transitional fossils had been discovered, but Darwin predicted that some would be found. On which of the following concepts was Darwin basing his bold prediction? More than one answer is expected. Choose all that are correct a. All major groups of organisms living today descended from preexisting groups. There must therefore be fossils with features that link different major groups, both living and extinct, to one another. b. Major transitions in the history of life occur over long periods of time and in small steps rather than major leaps, with groups of animals evolving traits that did not exist in the ancestral groups. c. Darwin reasoned that eventually the fossils of all organisms that ever existed would be discovered and that there would have to be some transitional forms among them. d. Individual organisms can change from one form to another, like a fish becoming a land animal, and give rise to new species. The transitional forms must therefore exist in the fossil record.
ab
The 150-million-year-old Archaeopteryx has many birdlike characteristics such as feathered wings, but it also has characteristics that we associate with living reptiles. Which of the following are considered reptilian characteristics of Archaeopteryx? Select all that apply. Choose all that are correct a. Claws on the ends of each digit b. Long, bony tail c. Teeth in the jaws d. Wings supported by elongated fourth digits
abc
Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the hypothesis that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs? Select all that apply. Choose all that are correct a. Birds and many theropods have a wishbone (furcula). b. Birds and theropods have S-shaped necks. c. All birds and theropods could fly. d. Birds and many theropods have feathers. e. Birds and theropods both have long, bony tails. f. Birds and theropods have hollow bones that are strong but light.
abdf
Whatever its ultimate cause(s), the Cambrian explosion is a prime example of -a large meteor impact. -adaptive radiation. -mass extinction. -evolutionary stasis.
adaptive radiation.
According to a recent statistical analysis, development of languages is strongly correlated with which of the following? agricultural expansion expanding of hunting grounds use of fire development of cities
agricultural expansion
Listed below are four adaptations of terrestrial vertebrates. Which is a characteristic only of truly terrestrial animals with no need to return to water at any stage of the life cycle?
amniotic eggs
Listed below are four adaptations of terrestrial vertebrates. Which is a characteristic only of truly terrestrial animals with no need to return to water at any stage of the life cycle? amniotic eggs tetrapod locomotion lungs hearts with more than two chambers All of these are essential for a completely terrestrial existence.
amniotic eggs
According to this phylogenetic tree, the animals most closely related to reptiles and mammals are _____. sharks, rays, and chimaeras amphibians lampreys ray-finned fishes lancelets
amphibians
According to this phylogenetic tree, the animals most closely related to reptiles and mammals are _____.
amphibians ( The branching pattern of the phylogenetic tree makes it clear that amphibians are most closely related to reptiles and mammals.)
What does the distance between two white horizontal lines on this graph represent?
an increase of 200 cm^3 in brain volume
3. What does the distance between two white horizontal lines on this graph represent?
an increase of 200cm^3 in brain volume
Humans, apes, and monkeys are classified together as __________. hominoids brachiators Australopithecinae hominids anthropoids
anthropoids
Which of these primate groups is most closely related to hominids? apes Old World monkeys lorises prosimians New World monkeys
apes
Which of these primate groups is most closely related to humans?
apes
Which of these primate groups is most closely related to hominids?
apes ( Apes, such as chimpanzees, are the primates most closely related to humans.)
All species of New World monkeys are __________. nocturnal solitary oviparous ground dwelling arboreal
arboreal
Which of Darwin's postulates about evolution by natural selection is most directly related to heritable variation? a. The individual organisms that make up a population vary in the traits they possess. b. An individual's phenotype can change in response to a challenge from the environment. c. In each generation, many more offspring are produced than can possibly survive. d. Individuals that survive are not a random sample of the population.
b. An individual's phenotype can change in response to a challenge from the environment.
Which of the following statements about bird evolution are accurate based on the evidence presented? Select all that apply. Choose all that are correct a. Feathered birds, capable of flight, evolved after the extinction of dinosaurs. b. Feathers may have originally evolved for interspecies communication and display. Correct c. Feathers may have originally evolved for insulation. Correct d. The evolution of feathers and other bird characteristics occurred in a linear progression.
bc
Which of the following pieces of evidence led scientists to propose that the first feathers served a purpose other than flight? Choose all that are correct a. Bats fly but do not have feathers. b. Some living birds have feathers but do not fly. c. Archaeopteryx had flight feathers. d. Some feathered theropods were not capable of flight.
bd
As hominins diverged from other primates, which of the following appeared first?
bipedal locomotion
As hominins diverged from other primates, which of the following appeared first? reduced jawbones language an enlarged brain bipedal locomotion the making of stone tools
bipedal locomotion
As hominins diverged from other primates, which of the following appeared first? language an enlarged brain the making of stone tools bipedal locomotion reduced jawbones
bipedal locomotion
In what respect do hominins differ from all other anthropoids? lack of a tail eyes on the front of the face bipedal posture opposable thumbs
bipedal posture
12. Which of the following traits can be used to differentiate humans from our closest living primate relatives?
bipedality (the ability to walk exclusively on two legs) large brain size extensive tool use
To be ectothermic means that ______.
body heat comes from an external source
DNA was isolated from Neanderthal ____ and sequenced so that it could be compared to modern human DNA. a combination of teeth, bone, and soft tissue soft tissue teeth bone fragments
bone fragments
16. How do scientists know that the hominid called "Ardi" is about 4.4 million years old?
by using radiometric dating techniques on the volcanic deposits found above and below the layer containing Ardi
How do scientists know that the hominid called "Ardi" is about 4.4 million years old? by comparing Ardi's DNA to modern human DNA by looking at Ardi's anatomical features by using radiometric dating techniques on the volcanic deposits found above and below the layer containing Ardi by comparing the stone tools found in the same sediment as Ardi to other stone tools of known age
by using radiometric dating techniques on the volcanic deposits found above and below the layer containing Ardi
Why is the discovery of organisms such as Archaeopteryx that have a mix of traits usually associated with two different groups considered validation of Darwin's theory of evolution? Select one: a. Because they provide DNA evidence that proves how organisms are related. b. Because they are evidence that it is possible to reconstruct the complete history of life on Earth. c. Because they provide evidence of common descent—that species descend with modification from other species. Correct d. Because they are evidence that Earth has a long history lasting billions of years.
c
To which of the following are the scales of chondrichthyans most closely related in a structural sense? bird scales reptilian scales chondrichthyan teeth mammalian scales osteichthyan scales
chondrichthyan teeth
The words night, nuit (French), and Nacht (German) all derived from the proto-Indo-European nokw-. Thus, they are all what? participles prototypes cognates deviations
cognates
Which clade does not include humans?
diapsids
A researcher notices that in a certain moth species, some females prefer to feed and lay eggs on domesticated solanaceous plants like potatoes and tomatoes. Other females prefer to feed and lay eggs on wild solanaceous plants like Datura. Both male and female moths primarily use scent to find these plants from afar. Females tend to mate where they feed, and the researcher finds a genetic basis for scent preference in these moths. Based on the above information, what might be occurring in this moth species? Postzygotic isolation polyploidization divergence in sympatry divergence due to habitat fragmentation
divergence in sympatry
Which of the following traits can be used to differentiate humans from our closest living primate relatives? extensive tool use bipedality (the ability to walk exclusively on two legs) grasping hands large brain size
extensive tool use bipedality (the ability to walk exclusively on two legs) large brain size
What is the single unique characteristic that distinguishes extant birds from other extant vertebrates? feathers endothermy an amniotic egg flight a four-chambered heart
feathers
Examination of the fossils of Archaeopteryx reveals that, in common with extant birds, it had feathers. a long tail containing vertebrae. wing claws. teeth. all of the above are correct.
feathers.
The earliest known mineralized structures in vertebrates are associated with which function? -reproduction -locomotion -respiration -defense -feeding
feeding
A trend first observed in the evolution of the earliest tetrapods was the appearance of bony vertebrae. feet with digits. the mineralization of the endoskeleton. the amniotic egg. the appearance of jaws.
feet with digits.
The water vascular system of echinoderms _____.
functions in locomotion and feeding
The Neanderthal DNA discovered in Homo sapiens is best explained by ____. a mutation genetic drift polyploidy gene flow
gene flow
Included among the modern groups of apes are __________. gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos chimpanzees and monkeys lemurs and lorises Old World monkeys and New World monkeys tarsiers and gorillas
gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos
Which of the following is highly modified on an African crested rat to hold poison? teeth hair claws mammary glands
hair
Unlike eutherians, both monotremes and marsupials
have some embryonic development outside the uterus.
Unlike eutherians, both monotremes and marsupials lay eggs. include only insectivores and herbivores. are found in Australia and Africa. have some embryonic development outside the uterus. lack nipples.
have some embryonic development outside the uterus.
Unlike eutherians, both monotremes and marsupials lack nipples. have some embryonic development outside the uterus. are found in Australia and Africa. include only insectivores and herbivores. lay eggs.
have some embryonic development outside the uterus.
A lamprey, a shark, a lizard, and a rabbit share all the following characteristics EXCEPT __________. hinged jaws pharyngeal clefts in the embryo a dorsal, hollow nerve cord vertebrae All of the listed responses are correct.
hinged jaws
The primates that spend the most time walking upright are the _____.
hominids
The primates that spend the most time walking upright are the _____. apes prosimians New World monkeys hominids Old World monkeys
hominids
The primates that spend the most time walking upright are the _____.
hominids ( Humans are hominids.)
The common ancestor of all these chordate groups EXCEPT the _____ probably had paired appendages. mammals amphibians lampreys ray-finned fishes reptiles
lampreys
The common ancestor of all these chordate groups EXCEPT the _____ probably had paired appendages.
lampreys ( Lampreys lack paired appendages.)
A __________ is a chordate but not a vertebrate. shark lancelet sea star frog lamprey
lancelet
Which extant chordates are postulated to be most like the earliest chordates in appearance? chondrichthyans adult tunicates amphibians reptiles lancelets
lancelets
Which of these is the only chordate group that has hair? tunicates ray-finned fishes mammals amphibians sharks, rays, and chimaeras
mammals
Which of these is the only chordate group that has hair?
mammals ( Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals.)
There are three major groups of mammals, categorized on the basis of their _____.
method of reproduction
There are three major groups of mammals, categorized on the basis of their _____. size habitat method of reproduction method of locomotion presence or absence of hair
method of reproduction
Which of these anthropoid groups consists of primates who are mostly tree dwellers and whose forelimbs and hind limbs are about equal in length?
monkeys
Which of these anthropoid groups consists of primates who are mostly tree dwellers and whose forelimbs and hind limbs are about equal in length? monkeys hominids prosimians primates apes
monkeys
Which of these anthropoid groups consists of primates who are mostly tree dwellers and whose forelimbs and hind limbs are about equal in length?
monkeys ( In addition to these characteristics many monkeys have tails.)
Primate evolution and behavior, such as hunting skills, have been directed in part by the development of depth perception. What anatomical change made depth perception possible? movement of the eyes to the front of the head the formation of compound eyes diurnal activity a larger brain
movement of the eyes to the front of the head
Which graph properly depicts the relationship between the amount of gas in the swim bladder and the density of the fish? positive linear negative linear negative quadratic positive qudratic
negative linear
Internal fertilization, leathery amniotic eggs, and skin that resists drying are characteristics of which extant vertebrate group? -amphibians -mammals -non-bird reptiles -chondrichthyans -birds.
non-bird reptiles
8. Is this statement supported or not supported by the graph? For the species represented on this graph, body mass is directly proportional to brain size.
not supported
Primates are distinguished from other mammals by __________. fur, claws, and small litters stereoscopic vision, mammary glands, and single births opposable thumbs, nails, and good depth perception eutherian reproduction, opposable thumbs, and good depth perception long tails used for balance, stereoscopic vision, and opposable thumbs
opposable thumbs, nails, and good depth perception
A placenta and viviparity are most likely adaptations for increasing ______.
parental care and offspring survival. Placental mammals provide considerable maternal care, increasing offspring survival.
What do all craniates have that earlier chordates did not have? bone brain partial or complete skull cartilaginous pipe surrounding notochord vertebrae
partial or complete skull
Which of the following chordate characteristics contributes most to suspension-feeding devices in many invertebrate chordates? pharyngeal slits or clefts muscular, post-anal tail notochord dorsal, hollow nerve cord None of the listed responses is correct.
pharyngeal slits or clefts
Which of the following chordate characteristics contributes most to the formation of your ears? pharyngeal slits or clefts dorsal, hollow nerve cord muscular, post-anal tail notochord None of the listed responses is correct.
pharyngeal slits or clefts
Why is the discovery of the fossil Archaeopteryx significant? It supports the idea that the first birds were ratites. claim that some dinosaurs had feathers well before birds had evolved. hypothesis that the earliest birds were ectothermic. phylogenetic relatedness of birds and reptiles. contention that birds are much older than we originally thought.
phylogenetic relatedness of birds and reptiles.
Which of the following is a characteristic of all chordates at some point during their life cycle?
post-anal tail
Pasteur's experiments proved that...
preexisting cells present in the air can grow in sterilized nutrient broth
The following question refers to the description below. While on an intersession course in tropical ecology, Kris pulls a large, snakelike organism from a burrow (the class was granted a collecting permit). The 1-m-long organism has smooth skin, which appears to be segmented. It has two tiny eyes that are hard to see because they seem to be covered by skin. Kris brings it back to the lab at the field station, where it is a source of puzzlement to the class. Kris says that it is a giant oligochaete worm; Shaun suggests it is a legless amphibian; Kelly proposes it belongs to a snake species that is purely fossorial (lives in a burrow). The class decided to humanely euthanize the organism and subsequently dissect it. Having decided that it was probably not a reptile, two of their original hypotheses regarding its identity remained. Which of the following, if observed, should help them arrive at a conclusive answer? presence of moist, highly vascularized skin presence of a nerve cord presence of a closed circulatory system presence of lungs presence of a digestive system with two openings
presence of lungs
For the following item, match the extant vertebrate groups with the descriptions. Which of the following are the most abundant and diverse of the extant vertebrates? amphibians birds mammals ray-finned fishes nonbird reptiles
ray-finned fishes
Jaws first occurred in which extant group of fishes? lungfishes ray-finned fishes placoderms lampreys chondrichthyans
ray-finned fishes
Which of the following are the most abundant and diverse of the extant vertebrates? -amphibians -mammals -birds -ray-finned fishes
ray-finned fishes
Which of these traits is most strongly associated with the adoption of bipedalism? fingerprints opposable big toe enhanced depth perception shortened hind limbs repositioning of foramen magnum
repositioning of foramen magnum
This phylogenetic tree indicates that mammals are most closely related to _____. sharks, rays, and chimaeras ray-finned fishes tunicates reptiles amphibians
reptiles
This phylogenetic tree indicates that mammals are most closely related to _____.
reptiles ( The branching pattern of the phylogenetic tree clearly indicates that mammal are most closely related to reptiles.)
Which of the following statements about hominin evolution is correct? As hominins have evolved, _____.
sexual dimorphism was significantly reduced
Which of the following statements about hominin evolution is correct? As hominins have evolved, _____. jaw size has increased the foramen magnum has shifted farther back on the skull canine teeth have increased in size they have developed longer fingers sexual dimorphism was significantly reduced
sexual dimorphism was significantly reduced
Which of the following statements about hominin evolution is correct? As hominins have evolved, _____. jaw size has increased the foramen magnum has shifted farther back on the skull they have developed longer fingers sexual dimorphism was significantly reduced canine teeth have increased in size
sexual dimorphism was significantly reduced
10. Is this statement supported or not supported by the graph? The ratio of brain volume to body mass of Homo sapiens is larger than that of Homo ergaster.
supported
9. Is this statement supported or not supported by the graph? Despite having a body mass similar to that of Homo sapiens, Homo neanderthalensis had a larger brain volume.
supported
Chordate pharyngeal slits appear to have functioned first as the digestive system's opening. portions of the inner ear. gill slits for respiration. suspension-feeding devices. components of the jaw.
suspension-feeding devices.
Mating is believed to have taken place between modern humans and Neanderthals in ____ about 70,000 years ago Europe Asia the Middle East Africa
the Middle East
A unique feature of craniates is _____. segmentation a four-chambered heart a closed circulatory system the neural crest a vertebral column composed of bone
the neural crest
Dr. Mangin did research at Rocky Point on...
the samurai hydroid Samuraia tabularasa
Which of these characteristics added most to vertebrate success in relatively dry environments? bony scales the shelled, amniotic egg two pairs of appendages the ability to maintain a constant body temperature a four-chambered heart
the shelled, amniotic egg
You wish to develop a soap that will quickly and thoroughly remove the scent of skunk spray. Which of the following chemical compounds are you trying to clean? thyridocine camphor glyphosate thiol
thiol
Which one of these chordate groups lacks a post-anal tail and a notochord as adults? lancelets tunicates amphibians mammals reptiles
tunicates
Which one of these chordate groups lacks a post-anal tail and a notochord as adults?
tunicates ( While larval tunicates have a post-anal tail and a notochord, adult tunicates do not.)
What do lampreys, sharks, snakes, turtles, and cats have that a hagfish lacks? a notochord at some point in their lives vertebrae legs a cranium jaws
vertebrae
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic feature of the Chordata? a muscular, post-anal tail notochord pharyngeal slits or clefts a hollow dorsal nerve cord vertebrae
vertebrae
What trait(s) define(s) the vertebrates?
vertebrae and cranium
