Question 15 (Essay Worth 7 points) (05.04 HC)
The diagram below shows the branching tree diagram for humans. The text box below it shows the set of derived shared characteristics for the branching tree.
Perch
Frog
Pigeon
Rats
Human
Common
Ancestor
Derived Shared Characteristic
Lives on land during all life stages, Jaws, Walking on two
legs, Mammary glands and hair, Four limbs
Look at the possible derived shared characteristics, shown in the text box. Think about where these should be placed along the branching tree diagram. Where in the
branching tree would you most likely write jaws? Explain your answer