1. Based on your knowledge of both dinosaurs and birds, what type of character would you propose separates them from one another? In other words, what character does a bird possess that none of the other organisms in the phylogenetic tree also possesses?
2. Scientists use this phylogenetic tree to illustrate evolutionary relationships. A scientist would say: “A dinosaur and a bird are equally related to crocodiles.” Using your newfound knowledge of phylogenetic trees, explain why this statement is true.
3. Let’s Construct a Phylogenetic Tree!
4. Using the information added to Table 1, construct a simple phylogenetic tree in the space below:
5. Now, construct a possible phylogeny for a larger set of candies. What similarities or differences exist between the candies that could allow you to separate the groups? Can you devise different trees (make two different trees using different set of characteristics)?