The following questions refer to the evolutionary tree in Figure 22.2.
The horizontal axis of the cladogram depicted below is a timeline that extends from 100,000 years ago to the present; the vertical axis represents nothing in particular. The labeled branch points on the tree (V-Z) represent various common ancestors. Let's say that only since 50,000 years ago has there been enough variation between the lineages depicted here to separate them into distinct species, and only the tips of the lineages on this tree represent distinct species.

Figure 22.2
-According to this tree, what percent of the species seem to be extant (in other words, not extinct)?
A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 66%
E) 75%

Question

The following questions refer to the evolutionary tree in Figure 22.2.
The horizontal axis of the cladogram depicted below is a timeline that extends from 100,000 years ago to the present; the vertical axis represents nothing in particular. The labeled branch points on the tree (V-Z) represent various common ancestors. Let's say that only since 50,000 years ago has there been enough variation between the lineages depicted here to separate them into distinct species, and only the tips of the lineages on this tree represent distinct species.
  
Figure 22.2
-According to this tree, what percent of the species seem to be extant (in other words, not extinct)?
A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 50% 
D) 66% 
E) 75%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the tips of the tree (the endpoints of the branches), four out of the six lineages are still present today. Therefore, 66% of the species seem to be extant.

The Following Questions Refer to the Evolutionary Tree in Figure