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Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.)
1. Look at the images below. Which two organisms do you think are most closely related
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I can’t see the images you’re referring to — please upload them or describe each organism.
How to pick which two are most closely related (step-by-step):
- Look for the pair that share the most traits (similar body shape, number/type of limbs, skin covering such as scales/feathers/fur, presence of wings, mouth shape, etc.).
- Prefer shared complex structures (e.g., both have mammary glands or both have feathers) over simple similarities (both are the same color).
- If there are clear taxonomic clues (one pair are clearly two different species of the same genus or family), that pair is the best choice.
- State your reasoning: list the shared traits that support your choice.
Example answers:
- “A and B are most closely related because both have fur, four limbs with similar paws, and similar skull/teeth structure, while the others have scales or wings.”
- “C and D are most closely related because they are both butterflies (same wing shape and antennae), while the rest are different insect orders.”
Upload the images or describe them and I’ll point out the two most closely related and give a short justification.
How to pick which two are most closely related (step-by-step):
- Look for the pair that share the most traits (similar body shape, number/type of limbs, skin covering such as scales/feathers/fur, presence of wings, mouth shape, etc.).
- Prefer shared complex structures (e.g., both have mammary glands or both have feathers) over simple similarities (both are the same color).
- If there are clear taxonomic clues (one pair are clearly two different species of the same genus or family), that pair is the best choice.
- State your reasoning: list the shared traits that support your choice.
Example answers:
- “A and B are most closely related because both have fur, four limbs with similar paws, and similar skull/teeth structure, while the others have scales or wings.”
- “C and D are most closely related because they are both butterflies (same wing shape and antennae), while the rest are different insect orders.”
Upload the images or describe them and I’ll point out the two most closely related and give a short justification.
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