Q13 / 60 · NEST (NISER) 2016 · Biology

Cladograms are branched diagrams representing evolutionary relationships. A cladogram with representative animals is shown below.
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The traits M, N, O and P would represent:

  • A
    M: Nails, N: Jaws, O: Fur, P: Opposable thumb
  • B
    M: Lungs, N: Vertebral column, O: Bipedal locomotion, P: Mammary glands
  • C
    M: Vertebral column, N: Jaws, O: Mammary glands, P: Nails
  • Correct answer
    D
    M: Lungs, N: Claws, O: Fur, P: Opposable thumb

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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