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The shared derived characters of mammals are:
1. They have hair which is made of keratin and purpose is to proved insulation and minimize heat loss.
2. there is a lactation system due development of mammary gland.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMammals possess hair and suckle their young. Mammals have differentiated teeth, are synapsids and are endothermic (able to homeostatically control their internal body temperature). Mammals are tetrapods (have four limbs), are jawed and have a backbone (are vertebrates). Mammal sex is determined with X and Y chromosomes. Mammals are viviparous (produce live young).
Mammals have lungs and cannot breathe underwater (this includes aquatic mammals like dolphins, whales, seals, walruses, platypuses and otters).
Mammals lack feathers and scales.
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∙ 6y agoMammals are warm blooded. Their young is born alive. Every mammal is a vertebrate. Mammals feed milk to there young.
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∙ 11y agolegs, back bone or nose
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∙ 10y agothey have humps
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What are derived characters?
Among a given group of organisms, the shared derived characters are generally the less common characters. The evolutionary interpretation is that these characters of organisms are more recently evolved. They are contrasted with primitive characters. Shared derived characters should have the same structure and function.Derived characters may be present in members of one group of the line, but not in the common ancestor. For example, in comparing fish and mammals, fish have scales and mammals have hair. So having hair is a derived character for mammals, as only the mammals have ancestors with hair.
What is a derived character Give an example of a derived character?
(derived characters) Among a given group of organisms, the shared derived characters are generally the less common characters. The evolutionary interpretation is that these characters of organisms are more recently evolved. They are contrasted with primitive characters. Sorry no example bud :(
What is diagram based on derived characters?
Cladogram
Cladograms are constructed using what?
Derived Characters Synapomorphies
An analysis of derived characters is used to generate a?
cladogram
What are unique characteristics used in cladistic?
derived characters
In biology an evolutionary innovation is also referred to as a?
Derived Characters.
Is dolphins a mammal?
Yes , dolphins are mammals . They have hair and mammary glands which are most important characters of mammals . They are type of whales .
What does cladistic analysis show about organisms?
The order in which derived characters evolved
What do scientist consider when they perform a cladistic analysis?
They consider derived characters.
How are derived characters used to show evolutionary relationships?
I believe it is a cladogram.
Why can genes be considered derived characters?
Genes can be considered derived characters because they are inherited traits that have evolved over time, showing differences from ancestral forms. By comparing genes across different species, scientists can determine relationships and evolutionary history. Derived characters in genes can help track the divergence and relationships between organisms.
